30 conversations found
United States Secret Service agents and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House on an unknown date, sometime between 1:43 am on August 11, 1971 and 8:43 am on August 12, 1971. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 561-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and senior staff, including H.R. Haldeman and Ron Ziegler, held extensive discussions regarding the strategic planning of the President’s upcoming trips to the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the USSR. The conversation covered the coordination of public announcements, the management of press coverage—specifically regarding New York Times interviews with Chou En-lai—and the integration of these diplomatic maneuvers into the 1972 re-election campaign. Furthermore, the participants reviewed domestic political concerns, including school busing, potential changes to the presidential ticket, and the implementation of a new national economic program involving wage and price controls.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:53 am and 9:08 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 561-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief meeting in the Oval Office with an unidentified individual to review his daily schedule. The discussion focused on coordinating the President's upcoming appointments and logistical arrangements for the day. No substantive policy decisions were documented during this short exchange before the participant departed.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at 9:08 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 561-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a communication with Carmen Kildrew, who was affiliated with the Minnesota Twins baseball team. The discussion centered on confirming the recipient's interest in receiving a message from the President. The exchange concluded with an affirmative expectation that Kildrew would be receptive to the outreach.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:08 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-086 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to initiate a call to professional baseball player Harmon Killebrew of the Minnesota Twins. The President requested that the operator locate Killebrew, who was believed to be in Bloomington, Minnesota, at the time. This brief interaction served solely to facilitate personal communication between the President and the athlete.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:08 am and 9:10 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 561-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discuss coordinating a meeting involving H.R. Haldeman to clarify specific administrative or strategic objectives. The President emphasizes his desire to establish clear expectations and ensure that all parties are aligned regarding the intended focus of the discussion. This brief interaction serves as a preparatory step to streamline communication and firm up the agenda for the subsequent meeting.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Henry A. Kissinger, unknown person(s), Ronald L. Ziegler, and Harmon Killebrew met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:10 am to 11:40 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 561-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H. R. Haldeman and Henry Kissinger to discuss sensitive foreign policy initiatives, including the upcoming secret negotiations with the Soviet Union and planning for his potential visits to China and Moscow. The President emphasized a strict information blackout regarding these trips, directing that the New York Times be excluded from access, and expressed his frustration with media coverage, specifically an interview involving James Reston and Zhou Enlai. Additionally, they reviewed domestic political concerns, including responding to urban issues and the President's stance on busing, while finalizing public relations strategies for his upcoming diplomatic agenda.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Harmon Killebrew talked on the telephone from 11:10 am to 11:15 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-087 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon called Major League Baseball player Harmon Killebrew to congratulate him on reaching the milestone of 500 career home runs. The two discussed Killebrew’s recent recovery from a foot injury, the legacy of former Washington Senators players, and the player's enduring popularity with the Nixon family. During the conversation, the President offered words of encouragement and promised to send Killebrew a presidential golf ball as a token of his support.
On August 11, 1971, the White House operator and unknown person(s) talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:15 am and 12:57 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-164 of the White House Tapes.
The White House operator engaged in a brief telephone interaction with an unidentified party. No official business, requests, or substantive discussions were recorded during this brief exchange. Consequently, the call resulted in no developments or actionable items.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:40 am and 11:53 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 561-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office to address administrative and service-related needs. The brief exchange focused primarily on the President's request for refreshment, specifically coffee. No significant policy discussions occurred during this interaction.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:40 am and 11:53 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 561-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief meeting in the Oval Office with an unidentified individual, which concluded shortly after initial greetings were exchanged. Due to the limited duration and the lack of a recorded transcript, the substance of the discussion remains unavailable for analysis. No significant policy decisions or administrative actions were documented during this short interaction.
On August 11, 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 11:40 am and 11:53 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 561-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull and Manolo Sanchez to coordinate his daily schedule and logistical arrangements for upcoming appointments. The discussion focused on the venue for a meeting with John D. Ehrlichman, specifically debating the preference between the Oval Office and the Executive Office Building, as well as the processing of various bill signings. Additionally, the participants touched upon the First Lady’s schedule at Wolf Trap and the coordination of presidential appearances.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:40 am and 11:53 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 561-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate administrative logistics and manage his daily schedule. The discussion centered on finalizing the location for an upcoming meeting with John D. Ehrlichman, selecting between the Oval Office and the Executive Office Building, and managing the queue for pending bill signings. Additionally, the President issued a brief instruction to Manolo Sanchez regarding a delay on a specific, unspecified action.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, John D. Ehrlichman, and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:53 am to 12:51 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 561-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, John Ehrlichman, and Ronald Ziegler met to coordinate administration strategy regarding news leaks, classification policies, and the public handling of the Pentagon Papers. The President emphasized his commitment to a new, stricter classification system while justifying past actions as necessary for protecting sensitive foreign negotiations, such as those with China and the Soviet Union. The group also discussed the management of busing policy, the possible retirement of J. Edgar Hoover, and upcoming domestic policy initiatives, including welfare reform and revenue sharing.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:51 pm and 12:57 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 561-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to coordinate upcoming schedule adjustments and strategy sessions regarding speechwriting. The discussion focused on organizing individual meetings with speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. and advisor George P. Shultz to refine the President's public messaging. Nixon directed Haldeman to structure these appointments to ensure direct, separated consultations for each project.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:51 pm and 12:57 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 561-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief meeting with an unidentified individual to facilitate a scheduled appointment with Charles W. Colson. The discussion served as a logistical arrangement to ensure a future consultation between the President and his special counsel. No substantive policy matters were addressed during this short exchange.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:57 pm to 12:58 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 561-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met briefly to finalize details regarding the President's upcoming schedule. The primary focus of the discussion was confirming a meeting or event involving the Executive Office Building (EOB). The conversation concluded with the pair agreeing to a three o'clock appointment.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 12:57 pm to 12:58 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-088 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman coordinate the scheduling of afternoon appointments, specifically finalizing the timing for a meeting with Henry Kissinger's review group. They agree to relocate the three o'clock session to the Executive Office Building to accommodate the President's work schedule. The discussion concludes with the scheduling of an additional meeting with an unnamed individual at four o'clock.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:58 pm and 7:52 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-089 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his Chief of Staff, H.R. Haldeman. This administrative interaction served as a logistical step to initiate a direct conversation between the President and his senior aide. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief exchange.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Ronald L. Ziegler, Charles W. Colson, Manolo Sanchez, Stephen B. Bull, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:59 pm to 1:43 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 561-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with staff members, including Ronald Ziegler, Charles Colson, and H.R. Haldeman, to discuss a range of domestic and political issues, including school desegregation policy and public relations strategies. The conversation focused on exploiting political divisions among Democrats regarding the Pentagon Papers and the Vietnam War, and preparing for future economic messaging during the autumn. Additionally, Nixon addressed concerns over a potential security breach involving lost personal notes from a trip to Indiana and coordinated upcoming administrative schedules and briefings.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:43 pm and 2:54 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 272-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss personal administrative matters. The brief interaction focused on the President's immediate schedule and the handling of various items within the office. No significant policy decisions were made during this informal exchange.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:43 pm and 2:54 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 272-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to review the President's upcoming professional schedule. This informal consultation served to coordinate administrative logistics and manage the President's daily agenda. No further significant policy developments or strategic decisions were recorded during this brief administrative interaction.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at 2:54 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 272-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger coordinate their schedules for an upcoming discussion, deliberating on whether to meet immediately at the Executive Office Building or communicate via telephone later. The brief exchange focuses on logistical arrangements to facilitate a follow-up consultation involving key staff members. Ultimately, they agree to delay the substantive discussion, with the President initiating the next point of contact.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Henry A. Kissinger, Adm. Thomas H. Moorer, Gen. Robert W., Jr. Cushman, Jr., John N. Irwin, II, Maurice J. Williams, Joseph J. Sisco, and Armistead I. Selden, Jr. met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 3:12 pm to 3:45 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 272-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Henry Kissinger, Adm. Thomas Moorer, and other administration officials to strategize on the escalating India-Pakistan crisis, specifically aiming to prevent an outbreak of war. The discussion emphasized a policy of U.S. neutrality and the importance of avoiding public pressure on Pakistan while encouraging quiet, behind-the-scenes diplomatic efforts to reach a political accommodation. Nixon decided to send representatives to explore humanitarian relief options as a pragmatic vehicle to facilitate these sensitive political conversations with Pakistani leader Yahya Khan.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and George P. Shultz met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 3:45 pm and 3:52 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 272-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with George P. Shultz to coordinate upcoming meetings with staff members Raymond K. Price, Jr. and Peter G. Peterson regarding economic policy and scheduling. The President expressed frustration with ongoing administrative challenges and tasked Shultz with reviewing data related to Peterson's portfolio. Additionally, the discussion touched on the controversial application of national security powers concerning textile trade negotiations involving Peter M. Flanigan.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 3:45 pm and 3:52 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 272-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, to coordinate the retrieval of personal items from the Lincoln Room. The conversation focused on locating and bringing the President's pipes to his office in the Executive Office Building. This brief interaction highlights the routine administrative and personal assistance provided by the domestic staff to the President.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Raymond K. Price, Jr., and Stephen B. Bull met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 3:52 pm to 4:45 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 272-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman and Raymond Price to discuss administrative strategy regarding internal economic policy disputes and the development of his upcoming radio addresses. The President expressed frustration with ongoing infighting among his advisors—specifically involving John Mitchell, Peter Flanigan, and David Kennedy—concerning textile import quotas and Japan-related trade issues, ordering Haldeman to unify these factions. Additionally, Nixon provided editorial guidance for his future radio broadcasts, emphasizing a patriotic, upbeat tone focused on the dignity of work, the American spirit, and religious heritage to counter negative public sentiment.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, George P. Shultz, White House operator, John T. Dunlop, Manolo Sanchez, and Henry A. Kissinger met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 4:45 pm to 6:31 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 272-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and George Shultz met to deliberate on the implementation of a major new economic program, specifically focusing on the necessity of a wage-price freeze and a potential import tax to combat inflation and restore public confidence. They discussed the legal and political complexities of these actions, weighing the risks of such measures against the need for U.S. economic leadership and stability. Henry Kissinger joined the meeting briefly to coordinate on international affairs, including the Accidental War Agreement and diplomatic relations with China and the Soviet Union, before the conversation returned to the logistical challenges of the domestic economic agenda, including federal budget cuts and public communication strategies.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 7:52 pm to 7:57 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-090 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discuss the overwhelming influence of television news on public perception and the modern political landscape. The conversation reflects a mutual desire for a reprieve from the intense, constant media cycle surrounding domestic and international affairs. Beyond these observations, they briefly touch upon political developments regarding key figures like John V. Lindsay and shifting party affiliations.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 7:57 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-091 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to initiate a telephone connection with National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. This brief administrative exchange served to facilitate high-level communication between the President and his advisor. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this specific call segment.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone from 7:58 pm to 8:04 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-092 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discuss coordinating a diplomatic signing ceremony with Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko, slated for September 30th, and the necessity of managing State Department involvement through William Rogers. The conversation also addresses the administration's fiscal strategy, specifically balancing the push for increased national security and defense spending against the political liability of raising taxes. Nixon directs Kissinger to coordinate with George Shultz and David Packard to develop a budget approach that maintains military strength without necessitating immediate tax hikes.