29 conversations found
On September 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:16 am and 8:57 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 776-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate upcoming appointments and review the daily schedule. The discussion focused on managing visits with Nelson A. Rockefeller and John D. Ehrlichman. The session served to finalize logistical arrangements and priorities for these meetings.
On September 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:16 am and 8:57 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 776-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule, specifically focusing on a proposed meeting with musician Ray Charles. The discussion centered on managing the publicity surrounding this appearance and coordinating the event through H.R. Haldeman, including a potential visit to the National Children's Center. Nixon emphasized his specific preferences regarding the management of these public appearances.
On September 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 8:57 am to 9:02 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 776-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield discussed the logistical and political merits of potentially hosting musician Ray Charles at the White House. The conversation addressed concerns raised by staff members Dwight Chapin and Charles Colson regarding the optics of the invitation. Nixon ultimately decided to proceed with a brief meeting while explicitly mandating that no official photographs be taken during the event.
On September 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:18 am to 9:50 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 776-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig discussed critical foreign policy strategy, focusing primarily on the ongoing Vietnam peace negotiations and upcoming diplomatic initiatives with the Soviet Union. Regarding Vietnam, they agreed to override objections from South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu concerning the composition of the proposed National Committee for Reconciliation, concluding that the political stakes of a potential breakthrough outweighed Thieu's concerns. Additionally, they planned the coordination of sensitive U.S.-Soviet trade and security negotiations, specifically addressing how to brief Secretary of State William P. Rogers to ensure that the White House maintained control over the messaging and credit for these diplomatic advancements.
On September 14, 1972, 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 9:57 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 776-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to review and refine the President's upcoming schedule, specifically focusing on interactions with Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo and various political figures. The discussion centered on managing the timing and logistics of these meetings, including the duration of sessions with Rizzo and appointments involving John Jarman, Tom S. Gettys, and John D. Ehrlichman. Nixon expressed a desire to streamline his engagements, ultimately tasking Bull with logistical adjustments to manage the pace of his meetings.
On September 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:50 am and 9:57 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 776-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met briefly with an unidentified woman in the Oval Office. During the short exchange, the visitor made a specific request regarding Stephen B. Bull. The interaction concluded quickly, with the guest departing the office shortly before 10:00 am.
On September 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:50 am and 9:57 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 776-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard M. Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office for a brief morning discussion. While the specific substance of the dialogue remains classified as a personal returnable item, the interaction highlights the routine administrative and personal interface between the President and his long-term household staff. No substantive policy decisions or historical developments are recorded for this brief encounter.
On September 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, John D. Ehrlichman, Nelson A. Rockefeller, Stephen B. Bull, Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon, Rogers C. B. Morton, John C. Whitaker, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:57 am to 11:23 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 776-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with John Ehrlichman and Nelson Rockefeller to coordinate legislative strategy, particularly regarding revenue sharing, federal government reorganization, and NASA space shuttle contracts. The discussion explored ways to build a legislative mandate for a second term, including potential energy and regulatory reforms and strategies to leverage support from key congressional leaders. Later, Pat Nixon and Secretary of the Interior Rogers C. B. Morton joined the session to discuss the administration's national parks agenda, specifically focusing on promoting the centennial of Yellowstone National Park and Mrs. Nixon's upcoming public appearances.
On September 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:23 am and 11:28 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 776-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with John D. Ehrlichman to discuss the public disclosure of his personal financial statement. The conversation centered on the management and presentation of the President's assets as they prepared for upcoming release requirements. No major policy shifts were recorded, as the brief exchange served primarily to coordinate administrative logistics regarding the financial filing.
On September 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:28 am to 11:30 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 776-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to discuss the retrieval and review of a specific document held by John D. Ehrlichman at Camp David. The President directed Bull to expedite the delivery of the document to ensure he could examine its contents personally. This brief exchange served to coordinate the logistical handling of sensitive presidential materials.
On September 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:36 am and 11:39 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 776-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to discuss potential staff assignments or meeting requests. The President specifically requested that Bull arrange for a meeting with either Richard K. Cook or William E. Timmons, indicating a preference to see at least one of them. This brief discussion focused on administrative scheduling and ensuring direct communication with key legislative liaison personnel.
On September 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, William E. Timmons, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:39 am to 11:47 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 776-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and William E. Timmons discuss the personal behavior and political standing of House Speaker Carl Albert, expressing concern over his recent public conduct and potential impact on his leadership. The conversation centers on the risks posed by Albert's perceived decline and explores potential ways to handle the situation, including a discreet telephone outreach to address these issues. Nixon ultimately tasks Timmons with coordinating a strategy, potentially involving consultation with others close to the Speaker, to address the vulnerability surrounding Albert's position.
On September 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Thomas S. Gettys, John E. Nidecker, Max L. Friedersdorf, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:47 am to 11:49 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 776-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Representative Thomas S. Gettys, John E. Nidecker, and Max L. Friedersdorf for a brief, informal session that included a photo opportunity. The discussion touched upon the upcoming congressional elections and personal anecdotes regarding the military service and background of J.P. "Dick" Richards. The meeting concluded with the presentation of gifts and exchange of pleasantries between the President and his guests.
On September 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:49 am and 12:02 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 776-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to review and organize the day's upcoming official schedule. The discussion centered on managing appointments with senators, representatives from the Philadelphia Police Athletic League, and a high-profile meeting involving Frank L. Rizzo and John D. Ehrlichman. The primary outcome was ensuring the coordination of these sessions, including a planned photography opportunity.
On September 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Frank L. Rizzo, John G. Carlson, White House photographer, John D. Ehrlichman, and Kenneth R. Cole, Jr. met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:02 pm to 12:45 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 776-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Philadelphia Mayor Frank L. Rizzo, White House aides, and various local stakeholders to coordinate campaign strategy for the 1972 election in Pennsylvania. The discussion focused on leveraging the benefits of incumbency, securing federal aid for Philadelphia to bolster political support, and actively undermining the campaign of George McGovern through negative publicity regarding his policy positions and past voting records. The participants also discussed efforts to engage other mayors and business leaders to align with the President's platform against McGovern's perceived socialist agenda.
On September 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:45 pm and 12:52 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 776-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate the distribution of a book. The discussion focused on managing acknowledgments for the publication, specifically mentioning Leonard H. Tose and Frank L. Rizzo. The participants also briefly touched upon professional football, referencing the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Redskins.
On September 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:52 pm to 1:43 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 776-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman met to discuss a range of administrative and political issues, including the management of the Watergate scandal, the 1972 election campaign, and internal White House personnel matters. A significant portion of the conversation focused on coordinating foreign policy efforts between Secretary of State William P. Rogers and National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger, specifically regarding the handling of Jimmy Hoffa's trip to Hanoi and subsequent press strategies. Additionally, the pair addressed logistical planning for upcoming trips, including an excursion to Camp David, and strategized on media and advertising efforts for the President's reelection campaign.
On September 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:42 pm and 2:39 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 359-010 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The recorded portion of this interaction consists entirely of a withdrawn item classified as personal and returnable. No substantive policy discussions or administrative actions were captured or documented for the historical record.
On September 14, 1972, United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:43 pm and 3:41 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 776-018 of the White House Tapes.
Secret Service agents met with the President in the Oval Office to provide a formal report regarding his upcoming departure. The exchange primarily focused on logistical coordination and security protocols for the President's travel. This brief interaction concluded with the agents exiting the office to facilitate the scheduled movement.
On September 14, 1972, 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 2:39 pm and 2:44 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 359-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met briefly in the Old Executive Office Building to conduct private business. Given the absence of a transcript and the presence of a withdrawn segment, the discussion likely focused on sensitive administrative or political matters. No substantive policy developments were recorded during this brief exchange.
On September 14, 1972, 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 2:39 pm and 2:44 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 359-011 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a call to Congressman Wayne N. Aspinall. The President specifically requested that Aspinall be informed regarding the logistics of retrieving a vehicle. No further policy or administrative matters were discussed during this brief exchange.
On September 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Wayne N. Aspinall met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 2:44 pm to 2:45 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 359-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon called Representative Wayne N. Aspinall to express personal regrets regarding Aspinall's recent loss in the primary election. The President commended Aspinall for his long tenure of service to the country and encouraged him to focus on his past political achievements rather than the defeat. The brief exchange served as a professional courtesy to acknowledge Aspinall's legislative career.
On September 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 2:45 pm and 2:50 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 359-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, at the Old Executive Office Building to discuss administrative matters. The brief interaction focused primarily on the daily schedule of special counsel Charles W. Colson. No major policy decisions were recorded during this short meeting.
On September 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Charles W. Colson, and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 2:50 pm to 3:41 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 359-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson met to strategize on public relations and campaign management during the 1972 election cycle. The conversation focused on countering critical media coverage from outlets like CBS and The Washington Post, including potential challenges to the latter's television license, and managing the political fallout from Watergate-related hearings. They also discussed administration efforts to discredit opponent George McGovern and the campaign's surrogate communication strategy.
On September 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:41 pm and 3:49 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 777-001 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an unidentified woman in the Oval Office to address logistical coordination regarding John D. Ehrlichman's schedule. The discussion focused specifically on determining the appropriate timing for a future meeting between Ehrlichman and the President. No further developments were recorded before the visitor departed.
On September 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, John D. Ehrlichman, Stephen B. Bull, George P. Shultz, Arthur F. Burns, John B. Connally, Herbert Stein, Ronald L. Ziegler, and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House from 3:49 pm to 5:59 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 777-002 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his economic advisors and staff to plan the logistics of an upcoming revenue-sharing bill signing ceremony and to discuss future tax policy and budget strategies. The President emphasized the need for political carefulness regarding tax reform, expressing a strong desire to avoid any perception of a tax increase while seeking ways to provide property tax relief for senior citizens. The participants debated the merits of various tax proposals, including minimum tax adjustments and simplification measures, ultimately focusing on balancing fiscal responsibility with the administration's political objectives leading up to the 1972 election.
On September 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander P. Butterfield, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:00 pm and 6:05 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 777-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, and Ronald L. Ziegler to coordinate the administration's upcoming public schedule. Primary attention focused on planning a signing ceremony for the National Heart, Blood Vessel, Lung, and Blood Act, specifically addressing the political implications of inviting Senator Edward M. Kennedy to the event. The group also discussed potential press opportunities involving Ray Charles to promote sickle cell anemia research and briefly touched upon status updates regarding Vietnam War negotiations.
On September 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Stephen B. Bull, and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at 6:00 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 777-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met briefly with Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to coordinate his daily schedule. The discussion primarily focused on reviewing the President’s recent appointments and addressing a follow-up to a recent telephone call from Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The meeting concluded quickly, with no substantive policy decisions recorded.
On September 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House from 6:05 pm to 6:08 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 777-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman reviewed the status of Vietnam peace negotiations and upcoming foreign policy engagements, including visits from Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko and British Foreign Secretary Alec Douglas-Home. The discussion touched upon the congressional vote to end the war and the evolving media perception of Secretary of State William Rogers. Nixon and Haldeman further evaluated Henry Kissinger’s negotiation progress, contrasting his effectiveness with the perceived limitations of the State Department.