48 conversations found
On August 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 8:08 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally. The brief exchange served as a logistical request to initiate a high-level consultation. This call was part of the administration's ongoing financial maneuvering during the August 1971 economic policy shift.
On August 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 8:41 pm to 8:46 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discuss the positive reception of the administration’s new economic policies, specifically noting Treasury Secretary John Connally's reports of bipartisan support and favorable market reactions. They review a commitment from General Motors to maintain 1971 vehicle prices in response to the President's wage and price freeze. The conversation concludes with administrative planning regarding the President's upcoming travel to New York City and schedule adjustments to avoid distractions at the White House.
On August 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Peter M. Flanigan talked on the telephone from 8:50 pm to 8:54 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Peter Flanigan discussed the administration's strategy for upcoming textile negotiations with Japan, emphasizing the need for a cautious approach following the President's August 15 economic announcement. Nixon instructed Flanigan to avoid providing premature assurances to industry leaders like Roger Milliken, arguing that the recent policy shifts had fundamentally strengthened the U.S. bargaining position. The conversation also covered the positive market reaction to the new economic policies, noting strong indicators in the stock market and home building sectors.
On August 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:54 pm and 8:59 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a follow-up call to speechwriter William L. Safire. The brief interaction served exclusively to facilitate communication with Safire. No further substantive policy discussions occurred during this exchange.
On August 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:54 pm and 8:59 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to his close friend and confidant, Charles G. "Bebe" Rebozo. The brief exchange served purely administrative purposes to facilitate personal communication between the President and Rebozo. No substantive policy matters or official developments were discussed during this brief connection.
On August 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles G. ("Bebe") Rebozo talked on the telephone from 8:59 pm to 9:02 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard M. Nixon spoke with his close confidant Charles G. "Bebe" Rebozo in a brief, informal telephone exchange. The conversation primarily served as a personal check-in between the two men. No significant policy decisions or official government actions were recorded during this interaction.
On August 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and William L. Safire talked on the telephone from 9:03 pm to 9:05 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with speechwriter William Safire regarding revisions to an upcoming address to the Knights of Columbus. The President tasked Safire with reviewing specific draft sections, particularly focusing on word choice and the inclusion of a 'cheer line.' Safire agreed to process these edits and incorporate suggestions from Raymond K. Price, Jr. before returning the document for the President's final review.
On August 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:05 pm and 9:07 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call to his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, via the White House operator. This interaction serves as a routine administrative request to facilitate communication with a key member of his inner circle. No further substantive discussion occurs during this short exchange.
On August 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods talked on the telephone from 9:07 pm to 9:10 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, discussed the positive public reception following his announcement of a wage-price freeze. Woods reported favorable anecdotal feedback from various acquaintances, including Jack Drown, regarding the administration's new economic measures. The conversation also briefly touched upon the status of a draft speech being prepared by William Safire for the President’s upcoming address to the Knights of Columbus.
On August 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:28 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an urgent telephone call to John K. Andrews, Jr. and Raymond K. Price, Jr. This communication was intended to facilitate direct contact with members of his speechwriting staff. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this brief request for administrative assistance.
On August 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:34 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a follow-up call to Senator Roman L. Hruska. The interaction was limited to this administrative request, serving as a logistical step to initiate communication with the Senator. No further substantive policy discussions occurred during this brief exchange.
On August 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and John K. Andrews, Jr. talked on the telephone from 9:35 pm to 9:38 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-019 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directs speechwriter John K. Andrews, Jr. to revise the draft for his upcoming address to the Veterans of Foreign Wars convention. Nixon instructs Andrews to pivot away from previous concepts in favor of themes emphasizing the challenge of peace, the maintenance of American military pride, and the necessity of economic strength and national spirit. The President suggests coordinating with speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. to ensure consistent messaging across upcoming speeches and requests that Andrews join the trip to finalize the draft.
On August 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:38 pm and 9:40 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an urgent communication regarding the current location of Senator Roman L. Hruska. The inquiry sought to determine whether Hruska was reachable in Helsinki, Finland. Upon receiving the operator's response, Nixon decided to abandon the attempt to place the call.
On August 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone from 9:39 pm to 9:40 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-021 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to speechwriter William L. Safire. The brief interaction served as a logistical bridge to facilitate a direct conversation between the President and his advisor. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this request.
On August 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and William L. Safire talked on the telephone from 9:40 pm to 9:42 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-022 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and William Safire discussed the drafting process for an upcoming speech to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). They coordinated the involvement of John K. Andrews, Jr. and Raymond K. Price, Jr. regarding the speech's thematic content, specifically focusing on promoting the American spirit and ensuring the address remains impactful and newsworthy rather than derivative.
On August 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:42 pm and 9:54 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-023 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to domestic policy advisor John D. Ehrlichman. The brief exchange served as a procedural request to initiate communication with Ehrlichman. No further policy or strategic details were addressed during this short connection.
On August 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman talked on the telephone from 9:54 pm to 9:59 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-024 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and John Ehrlichman discuss the positive reception of a briefing led by Treasury Secretary John Connally regarding the administration's recent wage and price freeze. They review the successful Cabinet turnout and evaluate the effectiveness of Arthur Burns and the Vice President’s involvement in promoting the President's vision. Additionally, the pair touches upon antitrust concerns involving ITT and Richard McLaren, as well as the performance of Cabinet members like George Romney during recent proceedings.
On August 17, 1971, Alexander P. Butterfield, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, President Richard M. Nixon, unknown person(s), Charles W. Colson, Stephen B. Bull, and John B. Connally met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:44 am and 10:39 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 566-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his senior advisors, including John B. Connally and H.R. Haldeman, to formulate a strategy for promoting his newly announced "New Economic Policy" and to address political fallout. The participants discussed the necessity of maintaining a unified, aggressive message, specifically targeting Democratic critics like Hubert Humphrey and labor leaders who might oppose the administration's wage and price freeze. Connally was tasked with representing the administration's economic message to the media and Congressional leaders, while the group emphasized the importance of framing these economic measures as essential for bipartisan national interest and international monetary stability.
On August 17, 1971, United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:39 am and 12:55 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 566-021 of the White House Tapes.
Secret Service agents gathered in the Oval Office to coordinate security logistics regarding President Nixon's movements. The discussion centered on the President's scheduled relocation to the Cabinet Room. The agents successfully finalized these operational arrangements before departing the office.
On August 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Vice President Spiro T. Agnew, and bipartisan Congressional leaders, including Michael J. ("Mike") Mansfield, Robert P. Griffin, Milton R. Young, Allen J. Ellender, John J. Sparkman, John G. Tower, Wallace F. Bennett, Russell B. Long, Gerald R. Ford, Leslie C. Arends, William B. Widnall, Wilbur D. Mills, John W. Byrnes, John B. Connally, Charls E. Walker, Paul W. McCracken, Arthur F. Burns, George P. Shultz, John D. Ehrlichman, Ronald L. Ziegler, Peter G. Peterson, William L. Safire, and Kenneth E. BeLieu, met in the Cabinet Room of the White House from 10:39 am to 12:54 pm. The Cabinet Room taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 070-001 of the White House Tapes.
On August 17, 1971, a White House tour group met in the Cabinet Room of the White House at an unknown time between 12:54 pm and 11:59 pm. The Cabinet Room taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 070-002 of the White House Tapes.
A White House tour group was guided through the Cabinet Room, where they received a briefing on the room's historical decor and functional purpose. The discussion highlighted specific furnishings, including presidential portraits of Dwight D. Eisenhower, Woodrow Wilson, and Theodore Roosevelt, as well as the communication systems installed for the President. The informal session served to provide visitors with an educational overview of the executive office environment.
On August 17, 1971, Stephen B. Bull, Roger Robb, Dr. James R. Schlesinger, Cora Schlesinger, Charles Schlesinger, Ann Schlesinger, William Schlesinger, Emily Schlesinger, Thomas Schlesinger, Clara Schlesinger, Laura Martin, William O. Doub, Joseph Doub, Albert Doub, Albert A. Doub, Mrs. Albert A. Doub, Mrs. George M. Radcliffe, George M. Radcliffe, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander P. Butterfield, Gerald R. Ford, and Robert P. Griffin met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:55 pm to 1:10 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 566-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon hosted a social gathering in the Oval Office for Dr. James R. Schlesinger, his family, and the Doub and Radcliffe families. The meeting primarily served as a ceremonial visit featuring a photographic session and the presentation of presidential gifts, including cufflinks and Apollo viewers, to the guests. Following the departure of the families, the President briefly discussed his schedule, specifically regarding the Oakland A's and Henry Kissinger, with Alexander P. Butterfield, Gerald R. Ford, and Robert P. Griffin.
On August 17, 1971, Gerald R. Ford, Robert P. Griffin, President Richard M. Nixon, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 1:10 pm to 1:14 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 566-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Gerald Ford and Robert Griffin to briefly discuss the administration's national economic program and legislative scheduling. Following this brief policy exchange, the focus shifted to a ceremonial visit by members of the Oakland Athletics baseball team. Nixon presented gifts, including golf balls, to the athletes to commemorate their recent on-field achievements.
On August 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:14 pm and 1:29 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 566-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to coordinate his official schedule. The brief discussion primarily focused on logistical arrangements regarding an upcoming meeting with Representative Gerald R. Ford. No further actions or policy decisions were recorded during this scheduling consultation.
On August 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Charles O. Finley, and Dick Williams met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:14 pm and 1:29 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 566-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon hosted the Oakland Athletics, led by owner Charles O. Finley and manager Dick Williams, for a ceremonial visit to the Oval Office. The meeting served as a social meet-and-greet where the President engaged with players, discussed various professional baseball teams and notable past games, and shared anecdotes regarding his grandson, David Eisenhower. Nixon concluded the brief visit by presenting the players with official presidential golf balls as keepsakes.
On August 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 1:29 pm to 1:32 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 566-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield in the Oval Office to handle brief administrative duties. During this brief encounter, they addressed an incoming call from an unidentified businessman and processed an item requiring the President's signature. The discussion concluded quickly after these tasks were completed.
On August 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Gerald R. Ford, Robert P. Griffin, Alexander P. Butterfield, Charles W. Colson, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Ronald L. Ziegler, and George P. Shultz met in the Oval Office of the White House from 1:32 pm to 2:12 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 566-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with key advisors and members of Congress to discuss the administration's new economic program and strategy for securing legislative support. The participants emphasized the need to maintain political momentum, project unity, and avoid excessive amendments from Democrats that could derail the administration's tax and economic goals. The conversation also covered the effective use of rhetoric to blame political opponents for partisanship, as well as the personnel requirements for managing the newly established wage and price controls under the Cost of Living Council.
On August 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:12 pm and 2:23 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 566-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, unscheduled meeting with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office. Due to the lack of an available transcript or audio clarity, the specific subject matter and any resulting policy decisions remain undocumented in the historical record. This encounter serves as a placeholder within the White House taping system logs, reflecting the presence of unrecorded private consultations during the administration.
On August 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House from 2:23 pm to 2:25 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 566-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to coordinate his upcoming schedule and address preparations for an impending speech. The discussion focused on the involvement of speechwriters Raymond K. Price, Jr. and William L. Safire in drafting the address. This brief administrative consultation ensured that Woods remained informed of the President's immediate agenda and staffing priorities.
On August 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Tricia Nixon Cox talked on the telephone from 2:25 pm to 2:28 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-025 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief telephone conversation with his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, facilitated by a White House operator. The discussion was personal in nature and lacked any substantive policy or administrative content. No official decisions or actions were taken during this exchange.
On August 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Tricia Nixon Cox met in the Oval Office of the White House from 2:25 pm to 2:28 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 566-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon met briefly with his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, in the Oval Office. The discussion primarily focused on personal matters, although specific details remain limited due to the withdrawal of one segment of the recording. No major policy developments or significant political decisions were recorded during this brief exchange.
On August 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:28 pm and 2:42 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 566-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to discuss the preparation of an upcoming presidential address. The conversation centered on the status and review of a speech draft originally prepared by speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. This meeting served to facilitate the administrative handling and revision process required for the President's public remarks.
On August 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:28 pm and 4:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-120 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon communicated with a White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call from his office in the Executive Office Building. This brief exchange served as a logistical step in the President's daily telephonic operations. No substantive policy discussions or significant political developments occurred during this brief interaction.
On August 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House from 2:42 pm to 2:45 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 566-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to review draft materials for his upcoming address to the Knights of Columbus. The discussion focused on refining the speech's content and phrasing, specifically evaluating drafts prepared by speechwriters Raymond K. Price, Jr. and William L. Safire. The brief meeting served to coordinate administrative priorities ahead of the President's public appearance.
On August 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:45 pm and 2:55 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 566-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, ten-minute meeting in the Oval Office with an unidentified participant. As no transcript is available for this encounter, the specific subject matter and any resulting decisions remain undocumented. The interaction reflects the routine private scheduling of the President's office during this period.
On August 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and Henry A. Kissinger met in the Oval Office of the White House from 2:55 pm to 3:23 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 566-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with H.R. Haldeman regarding upcoming travel schedules and the need for a series of speeches to maintain public momentum for his new economic program. Following Haldeman's departure, Henry Kissinger joined the discussion to coordinate the timing of upcoming summit announcements with the Soviet Union and China. The participants strategized that these diplomatic breakthroughs would provide a necessary psychological lift to the nation and effectively distract from media criticism regarding Vietnam and the economy.
On August 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House from 3:23 pm to 3:26 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 566-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to discuss personal administrative matters, including the handling of a note for Chicago White Sox announcer Bob Elston and his family. The discussion also touched upon preparations for a forthcoming presidential speech. Additionally, the participants briefly addressed strategic considerations regarding the potential withdrawal schedule for ongoing negotiations.
On August 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:26 pm and 4:12 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 566-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, discuss the preparation and handling of materials for upcoming presidential engagements, specifically a consumer business meeting and a Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) address. The President issues instructions to Woods regarding the organization of specific documents, including drafts prepared by William Safire and a recording, to be secured in his briefcase. These materials were intended to facilitate the President's scheduled travel and speaking requirements in New York.
On August 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:26 pm and 4:12 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 566-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office to coordinate logistics regarding the President's personal belongings. The primary focus of the discussion concerned the location and retrieval of a briefcase currently held in the Executive Office Building. Sanchez subsequently departed the office to address these administrative arrangements.
On August 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, White House operator, and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:26 pm and 4:30 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 566-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon, H.R. Haldeman, and Alexander Butterfield met to coordinate the President's public messaging strategy and administrative appointments. The discussion centered on the importance of repetitive, consistent messaging across upcoming speeches to ensure the administration's core economic policies resonated with the public. Additionally, the group reviewed potential personnel assignments, specifically evaluating the roles of Peter G. Peterson and Donald Rumsfeld regarding the wage and price freeze and the Office of Emergency Preparedness.
On August 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 4:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-027 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted the White House operator to determine the whereabouts of Treasury Secretary John B. Connally. Upon learning that Connally was currently occupied in a meeting in the Roosevelt Room, Nixon decided against interrupting him. The President opted to defer the contact and place a return call later instead.
On August 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:12 pm and 5:04 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-028 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directs the White House operator to connect him with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The exchange serves as a brief personal communication initiated by the President. No substantive policy matters or administrative decisions are addressed during this brief connection.
On August 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 4:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-026 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an urgent telephone call to Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally. This administrative interaction served as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication between the President and his Treasury Secretary. No further policy discussions or substantive developments occurred during this brief exchange.
On August 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:12 pm and 5:04 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-029 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, engaged in a personal telephone conversation. The recording consists entirely of a withdrawn segment, indicating that the discussion was strictly private and familial in nature. No official policy matters or administrative decisions were documented in the available record.
On August 17, 1971, United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:30 pm and 4:56 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 566-022 of the White House Tapes.
Secret Service agents met with President Nixon in the Oval Office to conduct a technical check of the newly installed taping system. The participants focused on verifying the equipment's recording capabilities and ensuring that audio feedback was monitored correctly on available screens. No policy or political matters were discussed during this brief, logistical meeting.
On August 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at 4:56 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 566-019 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an immediate meeting with Charles W. Colson. The primary purpose of the communication was to secure Colson's presence in the Oval Office. No further policy discussions or substantive developments were recorded during this brief administrative exchange.
On August 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Jayne B. Spain, and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House from 4:56 pm to 5:04 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 566-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Treasury Secretary John Connally to strategize the implementation of the administration's new national economic program, including potential interest rate adjustments and a wage and price freeze. They evaluated the public and political reception of these policies, specifically discussing reactions from Congressional leaders and labor figures like George Meany. Additionally, the pair assessed international market volatility, including the status of the dollar and gold prices in response to the President's economic initiatives.
On August 17, 1971, United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office of the White House at 5:04 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 566-023 of the White House Tapes.
Secret Service agents gathered in the Oval Office to discuss the recruitment and vetting of a highly partisan and disciplined individual for a specialized team. The speakers emphasized the candidate's professional expertise and his capacity to function effectively within a rigid, politically driven framework. This discussion reflects efforts to organize a dedicated unit capable of executing specific operational tasks.