28 conversations found
On September 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:20 am to 9:21 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 569-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to briefly review the scheduling for an upcoming photography session. The conversation also touched upon the necessity of maintaining political momentum regarding Phase II of the administration's economic policy. The President expressed concern about neutralizing potential political attacks against his economic agenda.
On September 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, Stephen B. Bull, and John B. Connally met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:27 am to 10:13 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 569-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with H.R. Haldeman and John Connally to strategize the administration's economic messaging following the initial 90-day wage and price freeze. The participants discussed the need to maintain political momentum and proactively manage public expectations regarding the forthcoming "Phase II" economic program, emphasizing that Nixon should frame the transition as a controlled, deliberate process. They agreed that Connally, acting as chair of the Cost of Living Council, would lead public consultations and prepare for a formal announcement of the follow-up plan by October 7, 1971, to prevent political opponents from seizing the initiative.
On September 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and labor union representatives, including I[lorwith] W. Abel, [Joseph] A. Beirne, John H. ("Jack") Lyons, George Meany, Leonard Woodcock, Frank E. Fitzsimmons, [Joseph] Lane Kirkland, John B. Connally, James D. Hodgson, George P. Shultz, Arthur F. Burns, Paul W. McCracken, Willie J. Usery, and Ronald L. Ziegler, met in the Cabinet Room of the White House at an unknown time between 10:13 am and 12:39 pm. The Cabinet Room taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 072-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with key labor leaders and administration officials to solicit input on the development of 'Phase II' of his economic program, following the conclusion of the initial 90-day wage and price freeze. The discussion centered on transitioning to a more permanent, yet flexible, mechanism for controlling inflation while maintaining the principles of collective bargaining and a free-market system. The participants debated the merits of tripartite boards—modeled after the War Labor Board—versus government-imposed mandates, with labor leaders emphasizing the need for voluntary compliance and equitable standards. Nixon concluded by establishing an October 1 deadline for the group to submit their formal views, underscoring the necessity of labor-management cooperation for the program's success.
On September 10, 1971, unknown person(s) met in the Cabinet Room of the White House at an unknown time between 12:12 pm and 12:39 pm. The Cabinet Room taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 072-002 of the White House Tapes.
A group of unidentified participants convened in the Cabinet Room to deliberate on administrative or policy matters. Due to the withdrawal of the majority of the recording for non-historical reasons, the specific agenda, key figures involved, and any resulting decisions remain undocumented. The session was brief, concluding well before its scheduled end time.
On September 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:12 pm and 12:14 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 569-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to discuss logistical details regarding the President's personal schedule and facility management. The conversation focused on the President's return from the family theater and specific instructions concerning lighting adjustments in the office. No major policy developments occurred during this brief administrative briefing.
On September 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and John B. Connally met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:14 pm to 12:19 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 569-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Secretary of the Treasury John Connally met to coordinate the transition from the Phase I wage and price freeze to the forthcoming Phase II economic program. They discussed the political necessity of setting a firm announcement date to counter public perceptions of administrative inactivity. The two agreed that establishing a specific deadline would demonstrate control and resolve regarding the administration's long-range economic strategy.
On September 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Stephen B. Bull, James D. ("Don") Hughes, Jo Ann Redman, Bruce Bennett, Mrs. Bruce Bennett, Anthony Radd, Naomi Redman, Lt. Col. Harland E. Pridelle, Lt. Col. James H. Gibbons, Lt. Col. John Finlay, Maj. Maj. Frederick W. Swift, Maj. Charles Freed, SGM Richard J. McCoy, Polly Thompson, Mary Burson, Walter R. Tkach, J. Paul Benson, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:19 pm to 12:25 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 569-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon hosted a brief Oval Office ceremony to honor Brigadier General Albert Redman, Jr. on the occasion of his promotion and to recognize his long-standing military service. Accompanied by his family and members of the White House Communications Agency, Redman received presidential gifts, including cufflinks bearing the presidential seal. The meeting concluded with official group photography to commemorate the event.
On September 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:25 pm to 12:26 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 569-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to review logistical arrangements for an upcoming meeting with Rotary International President Ernst G. Breitholtz. The discussion focused on coordinating the scheduling of this encounter and ensuring the necessary administrative preparations were in place. The brief exchange served to finalize the protocol for the President's engagement with the organization's leadership.
On September 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Ernst G. Breitholz, George T. Bell, Robert R. Mullen, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:26 pm to 12:36 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 569-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Rotary International leaders Ernst G. Breitholtz, George T. Bell, and Robert R. Mullen to accept a gift of Orrefors crystal and discuss a formal invitation to address the 1972 Rotary Convention in Houston. The participants engaged in a discussion regarding global goodwill, the influence of American economic policy on the world stage, and the potential for the President to use the convention as a platform to reach international audiences. Nixon expressed appreciation for the organization's work and agreed to take the invitation under consideration.
On September 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:36 pm and 12:39 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 569-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull briefly coordinate the President's upcoming schedule, specifically finalizing a meeting with Paul W. McCracken to discuss economic policy. The conversation also touches upon administrative matters regarding a new presidential podium for the residence and a gift for First Lady Pat Nixon. The participants conclude by confirming a later meeting to further clarify their agenda.
On September 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:36 pm and 12:39 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 569-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman convened to discuss administrative logistics, specifically the acquisition of a new presidential podium. The two also reviewed the President’s upcoming calendar, focusing on a scheduled meeting with the President of the Rotary Club. No significant policy shifts were recorded during this brief administrative briefing.
On September 10, 1971, United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:39 pm and 12:58 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 569-010 of the White House Tapes.
Secret Service agents met with President Nixon in the Oval Office to discuss security-related matters. The brief interaction, which was truncated before its conclusion, lacked a surviving transcript or detailed record of specific policy directives. Consequently, the substantive content and outcomes of the engagement remain historically indeterminate.
On September 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, unknown person(s), United States Secret Service agents, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:58 pm to 2:05 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 569-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman analyzed internal and external polling data to gauge public perception of the administration's economic policies, school busing, and foreign affairs. They discussed the political risks of rising labor union influence and the need to bolster the President's public image as a bold, courageous, and hardworking leader ahead of the 1972 election. Haldeman advised that the administration capitalize on the President’s perceived strength in foreign policy and recent diplomatic breakthroughs while downplaying negative economic sentiments.
On September 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:05 pm and 3:53 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-083 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call to the White House operator to request a connection with Charles W. Colson. This administrative exchange serves as the logistical precursor for an upcoming consultation between the President and his special counsel. No substantive policy discussions occur during this brief interaction.
On September 10, 1971, United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:05 pm and 3:03 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 569-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Secret Service agents to discuss the challenges of managing his public image and media relations ahead of the upcoming campaign season. The conversation focused on the influence of the press in shaping public perception and the difficulty of countering unfavorable media coverage. Nixon reflected on his previous electoral experiences to illustrate how media narratives can negatively impact a candidate's polling lead regardless of their actual performance.
On September 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 2:05 pm and 3:03 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 276-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and John Ehrlichman met in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss their scheduling priorities and potential agenda items. The conversation served as a brief administrative coordination to determine whether to proceed with specific business immediately or postpone it for a later time. No major policy decisions were reached during this introductory exchange.
On September 10, 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 3:03 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 276-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual to facilitate the delivery of a specific, unspecified item. The exchange was brief and focused on the physical handover of this material within the Executive Office Building. No further substantive policy discussions or administrative decisions were recorded during this segment.
On September 10, 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 3:03 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 276-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, informal meeting with an unidentified individual in his Old Executive Office Building suite. The dialogue was limited to a routine request for refreshments. No substantive policy matters or official developments occurred during the interaction.
On September 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, John D. Ehrlichman, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 3:03 pm to 3:51 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 276-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with John Ehrlichman and H.R. Haldeman to discuss several pressing administration issues, including the political implications of offshore oil drilling in the Santa Barbara Channel and the status of his proposed presidential library site. The group also evaluated the public reception of the President's recent economic speech, deliberated on strategies for handling the ongoing Pentagon Papers controversy, and reviewed legislative challenges regarding welfare reform and school busing. The meeting functioned as a broad briefing session, resulting in instructions for staff to monitor specific political opponents and manage ongoing domestic policy initiatives.
On September 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 3:51 pm and 3:53 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 276-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator to facilitate a telephonic connection with an individual identified as Mr. Laurent. The brief exchange served as a logistical bridge to initiate a separate, substantive conversation between the President and the requested party. No policy matters or further developments were addressed during this short administrative interaction.
On September 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 3:51 pm and 3:53 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 276-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss scheduling a meeting with Donald Rumsfeld to deliberate on political matters. The President directs Haldeman to coordinate the logistics for this session and determine an appropriate location for their discussion. This brief exchange serves to organize internal political strategy and facilitate communication with a key advisor.
On September 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone from 3:53 pm to 4:17 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-084 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson reviewed the positive political and public reception of the President's recent speech to Congress, specifically highlighting successful outreach to Republican legislators and labor leaders. They discussed the tactical importance of maintaining control over the narrative regarding the transition from the temporary wage and price freeze to 'Phase II' of the economic program. To mitigate market uncertainty, they decided that Secretary John B. Connally should emphasize the administration's strategic planning and commitment to long-term inflation control during upcoming public communications.
On September 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 3:53 pm to 4:17 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 276-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss domestic labor issues, public perception of the administration's economic policies, and political maneuvering. The President emphasizes the dignity of manual labor while expressing frustration with current labor contracts and the necessity of maintaining the wage-price freeze to combat inflation. Additionally, the pair touch on potential political prospects for Senator Edward Brooke and internal strategies regarding administrative messaging and public support.
On September 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 4:17 pm and 4:30 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 276-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen Bull coordinate the President's upcoming schedule to manage the sequence of various high-level briefings. The discussion focuses on sequencing meetings with Donald Rumsfeld, H. R. Haldeman, Paul McCracken, and Henry Kissinger. Nixon prioritizes these interactions and provides direction to Bull on how to effectively structure these appointments within the available time constraints.
On September 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 4:17 pm and 4:30 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 276-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to coordinate administrative and diplomatic priorities, specifically agreeing to exempt Latin American nations from a proposed ten-percent foreign aid cut. They also discussed strategies for an upcoming meeting with Japanese official Takeo Fukuda and deliberated on the political complexities of South Vietnamese elections involving President Nguyen Van Thieu. The discussion further touched upon the administration's stance regarding the People's Republic of China and ongoing Vietnam peace negotiations.
On September 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 4:30 pm to 4:31 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 276-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met briefly with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. While the bulk of the recording is unintelligible, the brief exchange features Sanchez offering remarks regarding an unidentified individual. No substantive policy decisions or administrative actions were recorded during this one-minute encounter.
On September 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Donald H. Rumsfeld, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, unknown person(s), and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 4:31 pm to 6:15 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 276-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Donald Rumsfeld and H.R. Haldeman to discuss domestic political strategy, upcoming speaking engagements, and the administration’s approach to college campuses and youth outreach. The group evaluated Republican standing in key states like Illinois, emphasizing the importance of managing public perceptions of incumbent governors and party unity. Furthermore, they coordinated the logistical planning for the President's upcoming trip to the People's Republic of China, specifically addressing press access, media coverage, and the size of the official delegation.
President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building on an unknown date, sometime between 6:15 pm on September 10, 1971 and 7:39 pm on September 13, 1971. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 276-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss personal matters. The brief interaction focused on Sanchez providing an update regarding an unidentified individual's demeanor and recent activities. No significant policy decisions were made during this informal exchange.