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From: Gordon Strachan To: Chuck Colson RE: A forward copy of July 14 memo on campaign strategy. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/19/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: H.R. Haldeman RE: Chuck Colson receiving a copy of memo on campaign strategy. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/17/1972
From: Pat Buchanan To: Clark MacGregor and H.R. Haldeman RE: Campaign strategy suggestions about McGovern. 2 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/14/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dwight Chapin RE: McGovern campaign schedule. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/15/1972
From: William E. Timmons To: Dwight Chapin RE: Democratic National Convention First Session Capsule Report. Attached is a copy of handwritten draft memo. 8 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/11/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dwight Chapin RE: TV coverage of the platform hearings. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/10/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dwight Chapin RE: Campaign strategy memos. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/10/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dwight Chapin RE: Time-Life Film "Making of the President 1972." 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/10/1972
From: Herbert G. Klein To: H.R. Haldeman RE: "The Making of the President. 1972" televised documentary. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/10/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dwight Chapin RE: Ken Reitz' comments on McGovern campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/1/1972
From: Jeb S. Magruder To: H.R. Haldeman RE: Ken Reitz memo on McGovern campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/13/1972
From: Ken Reitz To: Jeb Magruder RE: The Mcgovern Campaign. 3 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/8/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Daily RE: "Coke"-type commercial on song number two. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/31/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Harry Dent RE: Book "Nixon's Quest for Peace." 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/31/1972
From: Leonard Garment To: Bob Haldeman RE: Book "Nixon's Quest for Peace." 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/27/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: H.R. Haldeman RE: Frank van der Linden's book, "Nixon's Quest for Peace." 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/24/1972
From: H.R. Haldeman To: Len Garment RE: Promoting book, "Nixon's Quest for Peace," during campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/24/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey RE: Taking advantage of critical editorial on the Democratic platform in The New York Times. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/7/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE: Position for LynRae McClintock in the California organization. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/29/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE: Whether McKissick is a registered Democrat. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/26/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE: Plans for Vice President at the Convention. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/26/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE: Status on celebrities. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/25/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE: Ron Ziegler meeting with David Maxie regarding the First Family. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/22/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: H.R. Haldeman RE: "Life" article on campaign. 2 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/21/1972
From: L. Higby To: Gordon Strachan RE: Jeb Magruder phone call. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/14/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE: Analysis of Jewish vote. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/22/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE: Peter Dailey and advantage with the networks. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/19/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE: Anaysis of second wave campaign polls. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/18/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE: Status of updated Wallace chart. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/18/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE: Polling information. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/11/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Status of postconvention key state dinners. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/11/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE: Intellectuals for the president party. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/10/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE: Status of the review of the California situation under Nofziger. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/10/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE: Status of graphics at convention. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/10/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE: September campaign kick-off. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/10/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE: Campaign strategy. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/10/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE: Status of celebrities. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/7/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Larry Higby RE: Clint Eastwood. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/28/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Larry Higby RE: Sinatra. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/25/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Larry Higby RE: Ehrlichman Political meetings. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/24/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dick Howard RE: Abel Seconding speech. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/22/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Bill Safire RE: Abel Seconding speech. 4 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/14/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Larry Higby RE: Illinois Pollster-Shapiro. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/22/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Larry Higby RE: McGovern and Eagleton schedules. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/20/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Ed Harper RE: RNC fact book. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/13/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dick Howard RE: McGovern meeting Meany. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/7/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Ken Khachigan RE: July 14 news summary. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/14/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Ken Khachigian RE: McGovern's stand on Vietnam. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/11/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Ken Khachigian RE: McGovern file. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/10/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Ken Khachigian RE: Democrats-gay lib. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/13/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Ken Khachigian RE: McGovern Campaign Expenditures. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/13/1972
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From: Gordon Strachan To: Chuck Colson RE: A forward copy of July 14 memo on campaign strategy. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/19/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: H.R. Haldeman RE: Chuck Colson receiving a copy of memo on campaign strategy. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/17/1972
From: Pat Buchanan To: Clark MacGregor and H.R. Haldeman RE: Campaign strategy suggestions about McGovern. 2 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/14/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dwight Chapin RE: McGovern campaign schedule. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/15/1972
From: William E. Timmons To: Dwight Chapin RE: Democratic National Convention First Session Capsule Report. Attached is a copy of handwritten draft memo. 8 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/11/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dwight Chapin RE: TV coverage of the platform hearings. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/10/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dwight Chapin RE: Campaign strategy memos. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/10/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dwight Chapin RE: Time-Life Film "Making of the President 1972." 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/10/1972
From: Herbert G. Klein To: H.R. Haldeman RE: "The Making of the President. 1972" televised documentary. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/10/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dwight Chapin RE: Ken Reitz' comments on McGovern campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/1/1972
From: Jeb S. Magruder To: H.R. Haldeman RE: Ken Reitz memo on McGovern campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/13/1972
From: Ken Reitz To: Jeb Magruder RE: The Mcgovern Campaign. 3 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/8/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Daily RE: "Coke"-type commercial on song number two. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/31/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Harry Dent RE: Book "Nixon's Quest for Peace." 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/31/1972
From: Leonard Garment To: Bob Haldeman RE: Book "Nixon's Quest for Peace." 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/27/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: H.R. Haldeman RE: Frank van der Linden's book, "Nixon's Quest for Peace." 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/24/1972
From: H.R. Haldeman To: Len Garment RE: Promoting book, "Nixon's Quest for Peace," during campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/24/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey RE: Taking advantage of critical editorial on the Democratic platform in The New York Times. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/7/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE: Position for LynRae McClintock in the California organization. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/29/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE: Whether McKissick is a registered Democrat. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/26/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE: Plans for Vice President at the Convention. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/26/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE: Status on celebrities. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/25/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE: Ron Ziegler meeting with David Maxie regarding the First Family. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/22/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: H.R. Haldeman RE: "Life" article on campaign. 2 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/21/1972
From: L. Higby To: Gordon Strachan RE: Jeb Magruder phone call. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/14/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE: Analysis of Jewish vote. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/22/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE: Peter Dailey and advantage with the networks. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/19/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE: Anaysis of second wave campaign polls. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/18/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE: Status of updated Wallace chart. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/18/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE: Polling information. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/11/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Status of postconvention key state dinners. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/11/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE: Intellectuals for the president party. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/10/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE: Status of the review of the California situation under Nofziger. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/10/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE: Status of graphics at convention. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/10/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE: September campaign kick-off. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/10/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE: Campaign strategy. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/10/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE: Status of celebrities. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/7/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Larry Higby RE: Clint Eastwood. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/28/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Larry Higby RE: Sinatra. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/25/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Larry Higby RE: Ehrlichman Political meetings. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/24/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dick Howard RE: Abel Seconding speech. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/22/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Bill Safire RE: Abel Seconding speech. 4 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/14/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Larry Higby RE: Illinois Pollster-Shapiro. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/22/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Larry Higby RE: McGovern and Eagleton schedules. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/20/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Ed Harper RE: RNC fact book. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/13/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dick Howard RE: McGovern meeting Meany. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/7/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Ken Khachigan RE: July 14 news summary. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/14/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Ken Khachigian RE: McGovern's stand on Vietnam. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/11/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Ken Khachigian RE: McGovern file. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/10/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Ken Khachigian RE: Democrats-gay lib. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/13/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Ken Khachigian RE: McGovern Campaign Expenditures. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/13/1972
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Contested Materials Collection
Folder List
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Folder Number
Document Date
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Subject
Document Type
Document Description
14
2
7/19/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Chuck Colson
RE: A forward copy of July 14 memo on
campaign strategy. 1 pg.
14
2
7/17/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: H.R. Haldeman
RE: Chuck Colson receiving a copy of memo
on campaign strategy. 1 pg.
14
2
7/14/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Pat Buchanan To: Clark MacGregor
and H.R. Haldeman RE: Campaign strategy
suggestions about McGovern. 2 pg.
14
2
7/15/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dwight Chapin
RE: McGovern campaign schedule. 1 pg.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Page 1 of 11
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
14
2
7/11/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: William E. Timmons To: Dwight
Chapin RE: Democratic National Convention
First Session Capsule Report. Attached is a
copy of handwritten draft memo. 8 pg.
14
2
7/10/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dwight Chapin
RE: TV coverage of the platform hearings. 1
pg.
14
2
7/10/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dwight Chapin
RE: Campaign strategy memos. 1 pg.
14
2
7/10/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dwight Chapin
RE: Time-Life Film "Making of the
President 1972." 1 pg.
14
2
7/10/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Herbert G. Klein To: H.R. Haldeman
RE: "The Making of the President. 1972"
televised documentary. 1 pg.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Page 2 of 11
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
14
2
7/1/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dwight Chapin
RE: Ken Reitz' comments on McGovern
campaign. 1 pg.
14
2
7/13/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Jeb S. Magruder To: H.R. Haldeman
RE: Ken Reitz memo on McGovern
campaign. 1 pg.
14
2
6/8/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Ken Reitz To: Jeb Magruder RE: The
Mcgovern Campaign. 3 pg.
14
2
7/31/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Daily RE:
"Coke"-type commercial on song number
two. 1 pg.
14
2
7/31/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Harry Dent RE:
Book "Nixon's Quest for Peace." 1 pg.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Page 3 of 11
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
14
2
7/27/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Leonard Garment To: Bob Haldeman
RE: Book "Nixon's Quest for Peace." 1 pg.
14
2
7/24/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: H.R. Haldeman
RE: Frank van der Linden's book, "Nixon's
Quest for Peace." 1 pg.
14
2
7/24/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: H.R. Haldeman To: Len Garment RE:
Promoting book, "Nixon's Quest for Peace,"
during campaign. 1 pg.
14
2
7/7/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey RE:
Taking advantage of critical editorial on the
Democratic platform in The New York
Times. 1 pg.
14
2
7/29/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE:
Position for LynRae McClintock in the
California organization. 1 pg.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Page 4 of 11
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
14
2
7/26/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE:
Whether McKissick is a registered
Democrat. 1 pg.
14
2
7/26/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE:
Plans for Vice President at the Convention. 1
pg.
14
2
7/25/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE:
Status on celebrities. 1 pg.
14
2
7/22/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE:
Ron Ziegler meeting with David Maxie
regarding the First Family. 1 pg.
14
2
6/21/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: H.R. Haldeman
RE: "Life" article on campaign. 2 pg.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Page 5 of 11
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
14
2
6/14/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: L. Higby To: Gordon Strachan RE:
Jeb Magruder phone call. 1 pg.
14
2
7/22/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE:
Analysis of Jewish vote. 1 pg.
14
2
7/19/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE:
Peter Dailey and advantage with the
networks. 1 pg.
14
2
7/18/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE:
Anaysis of second wave campaign polls. 1 pg.
14
2
7/18/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE:
Status of updated Wallace chart. 1 pg.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Page 6 of 11
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
14
2
7/11/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE:
Polling information. 1 pg.
14
2
7/11/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Status of post-
convention key state dinners. 1 pg.
14
2
7/10/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE:
Intellectuals for the president party. 1 pg.
14
2
7/10/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE:
Status of the review of the California
situation under Nofziger. 1 pg.
14
2
7/10/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE:
Status of graphics at convention. 1 pg.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Page 7 of 11
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
14
2
7/10/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE:
September campaign kick-off. 1 pg.
14
2
7/10/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE:
Campaign strategy. 1 pg.
14
2
7/7/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Follow up RE:
Status of celebrities. 1 pg.
14
2
7/28/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Larry Higby RE:
Clint Eastwood. 1 pg.
14
2
7/25/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Larry Higby RE:
Sinatra. 1 pg.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Page 8 of 11
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
14
2
7/24/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Larry Higby RE:
Ehrlichman Political meetings. 1 pg.
14
2
7/22/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dick Howard
RE: Abel Seconding speech. 1 pg.
14
2
7/14/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Bill Safire RE:
Abel Seconding speech. 4 pg.
14
2
7/22/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Larry Higby RE:
Illinois Pollster-Shapiro. 1 pg.
14
2
7/20/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Larry Higby RE:
McGovern and Eagleton schedules. 1 pg.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Page 9 of 11
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
14
2
7/13/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Ed Harper RE:
RNC fact book. 1 pg.
14
2
7/7/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dick Howard
RE: McGovern meeting Meany. 1 pg.
14
2
7/14/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Ken Khachigan
RE: July 14 news summary. 1 pg.
14
2
7/11/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Ken Khachigian
RE: McGovern's stand on Vietnam. 1 pg.
14
2
7/10/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Ken Khachigian
RE: McGovern file. 1 pg.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Page 10 of 11
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
14
2
7/13/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Ken Khachigian
RE: Democrats-gay lib. 1 pg.
14
2
7/13/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Ken Khachigian
RE: McGovern Campaign Expenditures. 1 pg.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Page 11 of 11
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
July 19, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
CHUCK COLSON
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Bob asked that I forward a copy of the July 14 memorandum
by Pat Buchanan with strategy suggestions about McGovern.
GS/jb
FU - - 7/25
cc: Pat Buchanan
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
NRH herer
Date: July 17,
TO:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
A copy should be forwarded to Colson.
July 14, 1972
MEMORANDUM TO:
CLARK MACGREGOR
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
PAT BUCHANAN
Lines that can be moved by background, and through interviews,
into the press. The focus upon the convention will beginto die
after the weekend, and continue until ours; and some of these lines
will lose much of their currency within a few weeks.
1.
The McGovern Market -- Since McGovern won the California
nomination the Dow-Jones has dropped 34 points, had dropped every
day of the Democratic Convention. McGovern's e ection would knock
the bottom out of it; given his far-out economic positions.
2. The effect of the "quotas" for young, black, Chicano has been
to drive the old people out of the Democratic Convention; while those
over 55 amount to 20% of population; they got only eight percent of
the Convention seats; Democrats will be hurt with this group badly
this fall; as with traditional Catholic and Jewish supporters who,
like Meany and Daley, have given way to the kids and the zealots.
3. The McGovern Myth -- It is a myth to say George was the
candidate of the "people;" he lost N.H. and Illinois to Muskie; Ohio
and Pennsylvania to Humphrey; Michigan, Maryland and Florida to
Wallace; he ducked Indiana and West Virginia.
Only GOP cross-overs helped him get 29 percent in Wisconsin; and
the only major state where he won against a still viable, active
opposition was California -- where he blew a 15-point lead in the last
ten days -- down from a twenty-point lead to a five-point victory.
McGovern's victory is not a popular victory; it is more a coup d'etat
of the Democratic Party, where a youthful leftist and suburban leftist
elite has deposed and ousted the traditional Catholic and Jewish
leadership of the Democratic Party. The fellow is not the people's choice.
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McGovern has severely tarnished his reputation for candor and
credibility; it is lying in shreds on the floor of the Convention.
Here the most pro-abortion on demand candidate opposed his own
position in the platform; he deserted the women he promised to
support on the South Carolina Challenge; he had his lieutenants
gut the tax-economic program he himself is proposing; he deserted
the "Charter" to woo back big labor; where for the last ten years
he was talking about "begging" in Hanoi; now he is going on about a
"residual force. 11 He went downstairs to rap with a hundred screaming
demonstrators -- simply because they raised unshirted hell in the
lobby -- but could not counsel with the office-holders in his own party.
His heart is with the extremist left-wing.
Downgrading Eagleton -- He was - according to varied reliable
estimates - anywhere from McGovern's 4th to 7th choice. In short,
Eagleton is not even the most qualified man who could be picked,
and when potential candidates continued to turn McGovern down, he
reached down far enough to get someone who would finally take it.
Not exactly a tribute to Eagleton's qualifications.
McGovern and Eagleton are both utter lightweights in foreign policy
in an age when a deft hand is needed more than ever, to guide the
Nation in a transitional period of world politics. (SALT, Open Door
to China, Soviets, etc.) McGovern has to his credit the achievement
of being Food for Peace Director for 18 months, which means handing
out surplus food to third world nations. Eagleton won his foreign
policy spurs as Chairman of the Senate District Committee.
McGovern's selection of Eagleton is a triumph of the "old politics"
he was picked in deference to his religion, geographical location,
purported youthfulness and self-styled ability to cozy it up with the
labor bosses.
Buchanan
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
July 15, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DWIGHT CHAPIN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
McGovern Campaign Schedule
You probably noticed in this morning's News Summary that
McGovern's Campaign Coordinator, Gary Hart, said that visits
to unemployment centers would be high on NoGovern's list of
appearances. This information, coupled with the reports of
2-3 weeks of strategy meetings in the Black Hills and then
the previously announced trip to the Greek Isles at the end
of August, should begin to give us some idea of his plans.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
July 11, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DWIGHT CHAPIN
FROM:
WILLIAM E. TIMMONS
SUBJECT:
Democratic National Convention
First Session Capsule Report
I. Attitudes
There is an attitude of depression among delegates and
guests in Miami Beach. No enthusiasm at the airports, hotels
OF convention hall. Few signs and color items; no bands.
Considering this is a contested convention, the lack of
interest and activity is surprising.
II. Theme
The McGovern Commission reforms clearly are being played
up by the convention managers and media. Speeches on the
program, floor interviews, TV talk shows, etc., all emphasise
the new delegates: women, blacks, youth and Spanish speaking.
III. Demonstrators
At its peak there were probably 1,500 "non-delegates" demon-
strating in front of hall. It was a mixed group of National
Welfare Organisation, Vietnam Veterans Against the War, Gay
Libs and Southern Christian Leadership Conference members.
Apparently the networks did not carry much of the activity
outside the hall. Police and National Guard reaction to the
first push on the gate was slow and two demonstrators nearly
pushed the gate in. The non-delegates were not well organized
and split in several groups as they departed, thereby diluting
their strength. Nevertheless, a small group did go through
a portion of the fence, was maced and withdrew,
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IV. Politics
Most observers figured that O'Brien would rule on the
120 California McCovern delegates and the question of the
necessary majority in the way he did. There were few
surprises in the series of votes except for the first one,
the South Carolina credentials. That vote could be inter-
preted as a reaction to aggressive women's 11b forces who
were advocating the South Carolina challenge but was probably
a tactical move to deny a fight over South Carolina on
California question.
V. Logistics
During several test runs from the Doral to the hall,
average driving time in rush hour traffic was 12 minutes,
a pretty good record. However, care and buses entering
the hall complex were stacked up for blocks while security
people checked everybody's tickets. Only two gates were
open at the rear of the hall, foreing delay and long walks
for delegates to reach their gates.
VE. Future
NeGovern forces are clearly in control of motions
and issues from the floor. The best guess is that they
will now reach compromises on key platform and rule contro-
versies to appease conservatives, party regulars and, most
importantly, Labor. Unity will be NoGovern's biggest
problemi There is a lot of speculation about Vice Presi-
dential possibilities but nothing more than rumors.
More detailed notes, especially on logistics, have been
made for study in preparation for the GOP convention.
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MINUTE-BY-MINUTE FROM FLOOR
First Session - July 10th
Scheduled to Start at 7:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
O'Brien opens convention
8#04 p.m.
Invocation
8s10 p.m.
O'Brien introduces Mary Lou Burg
8,11 p.m.
Parade of Flags
8,12 P.M.
Pledge of Allegiance
8,13 p.m.
National Anthem
8:16 p.m.
Burg introduces Dick Murphy
8,17 p.m.
Dick Murphy speaks
8:19 p.m.
Burg introduces Dorothy Bush
8:19 p.m.
Bush gives "call"
8:21 p.m.
Burg introduces Senator Chiles
8:23 p.m.
Chiles speaks
8.31 p.m.
Singers and Music
8:46 p.m.
Burg introduces Rep. Pepper
8:47 P.m.
Rep. Pepper speaks
8:58 p.m.
Burg introduces Mayor Hall
8,59 p.m.
Hall speaks
9:04 p.m.
Burg introduces Bob Strause
9:06 p.m.
Strause speaks
9:13 p.m.
Strauss introduces John Y. Brown
9,14 P.m.
John Y. Brown speaks
9,21 P.M.
Musical interlude
9:23 p.m.
Burg introduces Larry O'Brien
9,26 Palls
O'Brien speaks (lights dimmed)
9:30 p.m.
Movie starts
10:04 p.m.
O'Brien introduces Patricia Harris
10,16 P.m.
Harris begins credentials discussion
10:15 p.m.
Harris asks for order, chides sections
10:18 p.m.
Missouri and Rhode Island minority reports
will not be placed before body
10:20 P.m.
Hawaii, Kentucky, Virginia minority reports
withdrawn
10:22 p.m.
Rules announced for minority reports
10:23 p.m.
South Carolina minority report
10:26 p.m.
1st Speaker: Mrs. Hormal
10:30 p.m.
2nd Speaker: Rev. Alexander
10:35 p.m.
3rd Speaker: Bella Absug
10:37 p.m.
Majority reports speaker
10,42 P.M.
2nd Speaker: Math Berry
10:45 p.m.
Vote called by O'Brien
10:46 p.m.
Roll call requested by Absug
10:48 p.m.
Roll call starts
Other Times Will Be Sent Later
PRESERVATION COPY
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H., R. HALDEMAN
FOR
DWIGHT CHAPIN
FROM
Wm. E. Timmons
SUBJECT
DEMOCRANS NATIONAL CONVENTION
1ST SESSION CAPSULE Report
I. ATTITUDES There is an attitude of depression
among delegates of quests in Miami Beach. No
enthusiam at the arports, hotels or convention
hall. few signs $ coloritam; no bands
Considering this is a contested convention
the lack of interest # society w comprising
II THEME The McGovern Commission reforms
clearly are being played up by The conner tion
managers $ media Speeches on The program,
Floor internets, TV. talk shows, etc all
emphasize the new Delegate: women, Blacks,
youth # Sponish- speaking
III. DEMONSTRATIVES. At its peak therewore probably
1,500 "non-delegates" demonstrating in front of
hall. It was a mixed group of National welfare
Organization, Victnam Veterans Against The was,
Gay Libs and Southern Christian Leadership
Conference members. Apparantly the networks
did not carry much of the activity outside the hall.
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H. R. HALDEMAN
Police $ National Guard reaction to The first
puble on thogats assestow and two demonstrators
nearly pushed the gate in The non delegates
were not well organized & split in several
groups as they departed thereby delutery Their
strength Neuertheless, a small group did
go thru a motion of the feace, was
maced and withdrew.
IV Politics most observous figured that
O'Brien would rule on The 120 california
MeGonern Delejates and the question of
the necessary majority in The way he did.
There were few surprises in The services
of votes except for The first one, the
South Carolina credentials. That vote
could be interpreted as a reaction to
aggressine womens lib forces who
were advocating the Sooth Carolina
Gallenge but was mobably a toctical more to denya
Fight over Smith carolina - on California question.
V LoGistics. During several test nums
from The Doral to The hall, anrage
drusing time in rush hour traffic
was 12 minutes, a pretty good record.
However, cars 8. suses entering The
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H. R. HALDEMAN
hall complex were stached up for blocks
while security people checked everybody
tichets Only two gates were open at the
near of The hall, forcing delay É long
walles for Delegates to reach their gates.
VI. FUTURE. McGovern forces are clearly
in control of motions / issues from the
floor The bed quies is that they will now
reach commonises on key platform &
rule controversies 40 appeare conservatines,
party regulars and, most importantly, Labor.
Unity will be me Govern's bigget problem!
There is a lot of speculation about use
presidential somibilities but nothing more
than rumors.
More detailed notes, especially on logisteds,
have been made for study in preparation.
for the GOP convention.
#
#
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H. R HALDEMAN
MINUTE- BY MINUTE FROM FISOR
1st SESSION - JULY 10 &
scheduled to street ar 7:30 pm.
800 pm 0 Brien Drevis convention
8.04 pm Invocation
8:10 pm Ovenen introduces Mari LowBurg
811 pm Parade of Flags
8:12 pm. Pledge of Allegiance
8:13 am. National Anthem
8:16 on Burg introduces Dick Murphy
8:17 RM Dick Murphy speaks
8:18 p.m. Burg introduce Derothy Bush
8.19 RM. Bush gives call"
8:21 pm, Surg antiadures Senator Chiles
823 Fm Chiles sweaks
8:31 pm Sinaers & music
8:46 AM Burg introduces Rep Pepper
8:47
pm
Rep. Pepper speaks
8:58 pm
Burg introduces Mayor Hall
8:59 PM Hall Speaks
9:04 pm Bura introduces BOO Strauss
906 pm
Strauss speaks
9:13 am Strawss introduces JOHN Y. Brown
9:14 DM
John Y. Brown speaks
9:21 pm musical interlude
9:23 pm
Burg introduces Larry O'Brien
9:26 pm O'Brien speaks (lights dimmed)
9:30 pm mouse Starts
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WHSF: SMOF
H. R. HALDEMAN
10:04 pm Oibrien introduces Patricia Harris
10.06 pm Harris bagins endentials discussion
10.15 pm - Harris asks fn order; chides sections
10:18pm Missouri a whode Bland misoridy reports
will not be placed before body
10:20 PM Howaii, Kentucker, Vergina Minoridy
Reports withdrawn
10:22 pm Rules annourced for missourity reports
10:23 pm South carolina minority report
10:26 PM 1st Speaker: MRS Hormal
10:30 pm 2nd Speaker: Rev. Alexandier
10:35 pm 3rd SPEAKER Bella AbzuG
10:37 PM MASORITY REPORTS SPEAKER
10:42 pm 2nd SPEAKER: Math Berry
10:45 om vote called be OBnien
10:46 pm ROW call requested by AbzuG
10:48 pm Ron call starts
OTHER TIMES
WILL BE SENT
LATER
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
July 10, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DWIGHT CHAPIN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
TV Coverage of the
Platform Hearings
Are you working with Ken Cole and Ed Harper of the Demestic
Council to assure appropriate TV coverage of our Platform
hearings the week before the Republican Convention? I rewall
that you mentioned keeping track of the amount of time the
Democrats received and assuring that we receive equal billing.
Is the basic news interest there?
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY COMPEDENTIAL
July 10, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DWIGHT CHAPIN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Campaign Strategy Memos
When Bob was reviewing some of the campaign strategy memos
on the plane, Ziegler mentioned to him that he (Ziegler)
was aware that you had read his memorandum. The fact that
Ziegler knew that you had read his memorandum for Haldeman
bothered Bob. Bob is concerned that in the future if you
read other staff members memoranda that you do not indicate
to them that you have read them for Bob.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
July 10, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DWIGHT CHAPIN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
"Making of the President 1972"
Herb Klein has submitted the attached memorandum to Bob
regarding Time-Life Films' request to do some filming
of the President for a TV documentary entitled, "The
Making of the President 1972".
Bob has not seen Klein's memorandum. Would you prepare
the necessary schedule proposal OF alternative for his
decision? It may be that we could give Time-Life Films
some of the documentary footage that you have arranged.
Or you may want to arrange for a separate filming. Those
options should presumably be presented to Bob by you.
GS/jb
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 10, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
HERBERT G. KLEIN
HK
RE:
The Making of the President, 1972
Televised Documentary
Time-Life Films is producing with Theodore H. White this
year's film version of his book, The Making of the President,
1972. It will be an hour-and-a-half documentary on the
Presidential campaign, to be broadcast on nationwide
television after the election in the fall of 1973.
The producers of the film have been in touch with me
to request an opportunity to film the President some
time before the Republican Convention.
The focus of the campaign and their filming to date has
naturally been on the democratic contenders and their
primary battles.
To provide balance, the producers wish to show that at
the same time President Nixon was attending to the conduct
of national and international affairs. While they are
buying footage from the networks to highlight the China
and Russia trips and other news events, they are seeking
film to visualize the flavor of the President's normal
working day as the nation's chief executive.
Specifically, they would like to come down from New York
on a day or days we would designate to shoot silent and
sound film of the President in working situations through-
out the day. Scenes might include the President at a
breakfast meeting, at a Cabinet or Leadership meeting,
in discussions with staff members, working alone in the
Oval Office and EOB office and, hopefully, some informal
shots such as the President, Mrs. Nixon or one of the
girls greeting visitors in the Rose Garden. We would,
of course, be in complete control of the scenario.
While the importance of this is primarily historical, I
believe this is something we should do. If you agree,
please let me know and we will work up a specific proposal.
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
July 1, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DWIGHT CHAPIN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
In light of your analysis of the campaign memoranda
submitted recently, you might be interested in reading
Ken Riets' comments on the McGovern campaign.
GS/jb
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
June 13, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
JEB S. MACRUDER
Attached for your information is a copy of a
memorandum from Ken Rietz suggesting ways in
which we handle McGovern's present upsurge
in popularity.
Attachment
PYI
Committee for the Re-election of the President
MEMORANDUM
June 8, 1972
DETERMINED TO BE AN
ADMINISTRATIVE MARKING
E.O. 12065, Section 6-102
By
emprise Confidential
NARS Date
1-11-80
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JEB MAGRUDER
FROM:
KEN RIETZ
ke
SUBJECT:
The McGovern Campaign
With all things considered, McGovern should be a much easier
candidate to run against than Humphrey. The only area he
has natural support is among young people and my feeling
is that he is not as strong there as many think (separate
memo follows).
There is a danger in the McGovern candidacy, however, that
may not be immediately apparent. That danger lies in the
immediate temptation to go for the jugular. In my opinion,
this would be a real danger.
McGovern does not appear to be an evil man. He looks like
the man next door. He is neither handsome or ugly, is not
slick, and seems to talk everyone's language. He is not
well-known and that is an advantage. His biggest advantage,
however, is that he appears to be straightforward, honest,
and sincere. This is especially appealing to young people.
An immediate broadside attack against McGovern will definitely
reduce his appeal. It will level off his present steep climb
in popularity and dampen his campaign spirit. It is my feeling that
this kind of a broadside (even if carefully disguised) would
be a mistake. While we would slow his campaign, we would leave
ourselves open to the charge of "cheap Republican trick" and
the democrats would rally behind their wounded soldier. We
cannot make a martyr out of McGovern or we will have real
problems.
We should let McGovern's surge run its course. This will be a
tough thing to do because McGovern will rise in popularity. If
he is turned aside now, however, he will only rise again and
then we may not be able to stop him because we have used up all
our material.
Confidential
Confidential
Jeb Magruder
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June 8, 1972
The similarity between the present situation and the 1970
Brock campaign is very real. The issues against McGovern
are very similar to those used against Gore. The timing
we used seemed to work well and should be explored this
year.
It would seem appropriate to plan the last six weeks of
the campaign from election day backward. Each week a new
issue should be discussed coming down hard on the
inconceivable and unbelievable position of McGovern.
The issues should be so drawn as to always be keeping
McGovern on the defense defending his own stand. That way
he will spend an entire week answering busing and we
will hit him the next week with abortion, prayer in schools,
etc. The key is not to destroy him but to keep him always
on the defense, explaining his position.
The important point is, these issues should not be used up
early. McGovern should not be attacked early. If we build
a startling lead early it will only dwindle and. we may have
nothing in reserve. This will be a very difficult thing to
accomplish because the natural tendency is to hit him now
and hit him often. Everybody in the field (particularly
volunteers) will call for it and most people in Washington
will demand it. (In the Brock campaign, my telephone rang
off the hook with advisors who said we were losing because
we weren't hitting Gore, particularly in early September.
Our only reply was we had it planned and it would come.
And, it did.).
In addition to proper timing, style and tone are all important
in this attack. The issues should be discussed but, there
should be a common theme. I suggest that theme is believability
and sincerity -- McGovern's. We should stress his political
nature and the way he built himself into a candidate by using
the people -- young, old, black, etc. In addition, we should
stress the unbelievability of his position compared to the
view of all Americans. Time after time he should be shown
out of touch with what Americans want.
What I am saying is that the issues have a twofold purpose.
The first is the issue itself, but the second and more important
is painting McGovern as someone out of touch with reality and
the American people, insincere, and a politician of the first order.
Confidential
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Jeb Magruder
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June 8, 1972
While this process is going on, the President and Vice
President must stay above the battle. They should not
get involved in name calling and should remain positive --
talking about the accomplishments of the Administration
in a positive, not defensive way.
cc: Fred LaRue
Fred Malek
Confidential
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
July 31, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PETER DAILEY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
"Coke"-Type Commercial
on Song Number Two
Am I mentioned on the telephone, Bob would like to have
you develop a TV commercial similar to the ones now being
done for both Pepsi and Coke using song number two as the
background. I realise that you have reservations about
such an ad because it would be too "slick", but, neverthe-
less, that decision should be made after the commercial
has been prepared.
Would it be possible to have this ad included in your
early August advertising presentation to Bob?
001 Job Magruder
GS/jb
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ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
July 31, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
HARRY DENT
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
"Nixon's Quest for Peace"
In addition to the suggestions that we have discussed on
the telephone about including photos in the next edition,
you may also want to review use of Garment's suggestions
for the promotion of this book. Is Herb Klein fully
involved in the entire project?
GS/jb
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 27, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR BOB HALDEMAN
SUBJECT:
"Nixon's Quest For Peace"
Van der Linden's heart is obviously in the right place but his book
is neither substantive enough nor gossipy enough to be persuasive
or interesting. It reads like something produced by Herb Klein's
shop, which is not to criticize Herb's work but to suggest that it
will generally be dismissed (where it is even reviewed) as White
House publicity rather than serious history. On the other hand
it does set out, in clear language and straightforward chronology,
the enormous range of Presidential achievements and incidents
which is very much worth getting across to a mass audience.
How can this be done in a way that gets to people who are not
solidly committed or solidly opposed? The only thought I have is
to abbreviate the text and document the incidents with a great
number of inside - i. e., White House-type - photographs. (The
Bantam Book record of the China trip comes to mind.) As a text
of the President's foreign policy accomplishments, the book as it
stands can be disseminated to the convinced and digested in the
Reader's Digest and other magazines. As a "sound track" for a
picture record of the big events it describes it would have a wider
audience and would leave a number of interesting and, I would
think, persuasive impressions. I would imagine through Herb's
office arrangements can be made for serialization of the book in a
large number of newspapers. This would be one way of ensuring a
fairly wide casual readership.
Leonard Garment
FY 7/28
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTAAL
July 24, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Frank van der Linden's Book,
"Nixon's Quest for Peace"
Harry Dent forwarded the page proofs of van der Linden's
new book, "Nixon's Quest for Peace." The publication date
is September 13. To determine whether this book is to
receive substantial emphasis in the campaign, Len Garment
should read the book and submit a recommendation. A
memorandum for your signature to Garment is attached.
Buchanan is working on the briefing book; Safire is on
vacation; and Dick Moore is in California.
Once Garment submits his recommendation, Ray Price and
Chuck Colson should prepare a promotion and distribution
plan.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
Heu 7/28
July 24, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
LEN GARMENT
FROM:
H. R. HALDEMAN
Would you read Frank van der Linden's new book, "Nixon's
Quest for Peace", to determine whether this book should
campaign? receive a substantial promotional effort during the
Your recommendations and suggestions should be submitted
by July 28.
Thank you.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
July 7, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PETER DAILEY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
I trust you have kept a copy of The New York Times
editorial on the Democratic platform which is delight-
fully critical. The New York Times, with its charts
of Vietnam troop withdrawal, Tom Wicker article on
McGovern's credibility and now this blast, may be just
the right thing for campaign advertising.
Would you advise me of your plans?
CC: Dick Howard
GS/jb
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ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
July 29, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
On August 2 check with Fred Malek on whether there would
be a position for LynRae McClintock in the California
organization.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
July 26, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Check with Bob Brown on July 27 regarding whether McKissick
is still a registered Democrat. He should stay as such.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
July 26, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Check with Dwight Chapin on Friday, July 28 regarding
his plans for the Vice President at the Convention.
Bob asked him for it in the car this morning.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
July 25, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Check on the status of the Celebrities situation on
August 1, Review the July 21 Ray Caldiero memorandum
on Celebrities.
GS/jb
July 22, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW-UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Check with Ron Ziegler, on Tuesday, July 25, regarding
his meeting with David Maxie on the First Family
instead of the Campaign proposal.
GS:car
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
June 21, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
"Life" Article on Campaign
Jeb Magruder called asking for your opinion on whether Dave
Maxie of Life should be encouraged to do an article on the
campaign. Maxie did the Look story on Cambodia and accord-
ing to Magruder is "friendly, a good guy who would do a good
story". The primary focus would be on the campaign but Maxie
would also like to do one picture of the President, you and
Mitchell doing something, then a couple of pictures of other
White House politicals (Dent, Colson, etc.).
Ziegler, Moore, and Chapin believe such a story would not
be a good idea. Safire believes it would be a good story
after the Convention because it would appear foolish to be
far above the campaign and so appear that the President and
the White House don't care. Ziegler says don't waste Life's
time on the campaign. Instead encourage them to do something
directly on the President and First Family, not on the intri-
cacies of campaigning. Chapin believes there is nothing to
be gained and everything to be lost. You and the White House
should avoid the public limelight. If Maxie must do a cam-
paign article, it should concentrate on 1701 from Mitchell
down through Ken Rietz and his youth operation. Moore says
such a story can't possibly do any good. Any picture of
Mitchell in Life won't help.
Of course, there is the risk Maxie or others at Life will
do a campaign story whether we cooperate or not. So the
question is whether the negatives coupled with the risk of
inaccuracies outweighs the advantages of having the story
told accurately.
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ommendation
hat Magruder advise Maxie that the White House political
ypes will not be available for a Life story on the campaign.
Maxie should be encouraged to do a non-campaign story on the
President and First Family or concentrate entirely on the
campaign at 1701.
Approve
Disapprove
Comments
GS/jb
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 14, 1972
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
GORDON STRACHAN
FROM:
L. HIGBY
L
SUBJECT:
Jeb Magruder Phone Call
Jeb Magruder just called me saying that Dave Maxie wanted
to do an article for LIFE magazine on the Nixon Campaign.
He went through the usual rigamarole about how Dave is
friendly to us, is a good guy, and will do a good story. He
wants to do it after the Convention. The article would
primarily focus on the Campaign and not on the White House.
He would, however, like one picture of Haldeman, the
President, and Mitchell doing something, and then maybe a
couple of pictures of the other White House politica i.e.,
Dent, Colson, and Strachan. no
What Magruder wants first of all, is Haldeman's opinion on
this, and secondly a feeling as to timing. It is Jeb's feeling
that the article shouldn't run until after the Convention.
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July 22, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW-UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Check with Bob Teeter on July 26 (Wednesday) regarding
the analysis of the Jewish vote based on a composite of
the 11,000 interviews in WAVE I. This is to be compared
with the Harris Analysis of June 10-15, which because of
the small number of interviews is statistically Insignificant
in the Jewish area.
GS:car
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
July 19, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Check with Peter Dailey on July 25 as to whether he
used the information regarding October 17-20 to
advantage with the networks.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
July 18, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Check with Bob Teeter on July 21 regarding his detailed
analyses of the Second Wave campaign polls.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
July 18, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Check with Glenn Sedam on July 19 for the status of the
updated Wallace chart.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
July 11, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Check with Bob Teeter and Jeb Magruder on Thursday,
July 13 regarding the written description of who is
to have what type of polling information that is to
be submitted to Clark MacGregor and Bob simultaneously.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
July 11, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Check with Dave Parker regarding the status of the post-
Convention Key State dinners that MacGregor and Magruder
were to submit to Parker by Friday, July 14.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
July 10, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Check with Len Garment, Jeb Magruder and Fred Malek on
July 13 regarding the status of the Intellectuals for
the President project. Included in the review should be
the Max Asceli-Kissinger matter, the Kristol-Poole matter
and the Moynihan discussion.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
July 10, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Check with Fred Malek regarding the status of the
entire review of the California situation under Nofsiger
on July 25.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
July 10, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
On July 10 check with Timmons regarding the status of
the graphics at the Convention. Timmons was to meet
with the BBDB people on the 10th.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
July 10, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
For the September Campaign Kick-Off which is scheduled
to appear in follow up after the return from California,
make sure Chapin's report regarding the survey is re-
raised.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFERENTIAL
July 10, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Check with Larry regarding the status of the Chapin
campaign strategy memo as he suggests several follow
up points, Review notes on the copy in the strateby
response file.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
July 7, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Check on the status of the Celebrities project with
Ray Caldiero on July 15.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
July 28, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
LARRY HIGBY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Clint Eastwood
Check with Ray Caldiero indicates that Clint Eastwood
is still a supporter of the President. However, he is
currently producing, directing and starring in a new
movie called "Joe kidd". For him to leave the set and
appear at the Convention would cost him in excess of
$50,000 a day. We are not prepared to ask him to do
that.
However, Clint Eastwood will prepare in the next two
welske a "cameo commercial" supporting the President that
may be used at the Telethon, In addition, he will be
available to us during the campaign.
GS/jb
FU - 8/2
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
July 25, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
LARRY HIGBY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Sinatra
In our discussion on Saturday evening you mentioned that
you would check with Bob as to whether Chapin was to be
the sole contact with Sinatra in connection with the RNC
Convention. You were to determine whether Cashen, Caldiero,
Malatesta, Alex, and others were to be advised to stay out
of this project.
GS/jb
FU - 7/31
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
July 24, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
LARRY HIGBY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Ehrlichman Political Meetings
A check with Jana Hruska in John Ehrlichman's office indicates
that John Mitchell did not attend the July 20 meeting in
Ehrlichmank office because he was not invited. He was invited
to the meeting this morning, according to Jana, but did not
attend because Mitchell's secretary did not put the item on
his schedule, In the future, John Mitchell will be invited
to the Mhrlichman political meetings.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
July 22, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DICK HOWARD
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Abel Seconding Speech
Attached are Bill Safire's comments on the I. W. Abel
speech seconding the nomination of Henry Jackson.
His notes on the bottom should be of interest to you.
The question is whether they are underway and if the
individuals he suggests, former Under Secretary-of Labor
in the Eisenhower cabinet is being used. Would you
let me know?
CO: Ken Khachigian
GS:car
H F/U - 7/27
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
July 14, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BILL SAFIRE
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
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SUBJECT:
Abel Seconding Speech
Attached is a transcript of the I.W. Abel speech seconding
the nomination of Henry Jackson. You may have some suggestions
as to how we might use this. Please advise.
CC: Ken Khachigian
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July 13, 1972
I. W. Abel, seconding the nomination of Henry Jackson
Mr. Chairman and Fellow Delegates:
The choice you make tonight is the most momentous of
your lives.
At stake is not only the Presidential nomination but
the future of the Democratic Party.
Our party has its roots in the vast majority of working
people. Tear up those roots, reject that great tradition --
the tradition of Roosevelt, and Truman and Kennedy and
Johnson -- and this party will go down to a crashing defeat
in November
You may win the votes of self-styled liberals, the anti-
labor snobs -- but that's not America.
Tonight, I want to tell you something about tens of millions
of ordinary working Americans. They are the real unsung heroes
of America. Everyday they struggle to make ends meet. They
struggle to find a decent home in a wholesome neighborhood.
They struggle to get a good education for their children.
O
They are the base and the root of the liberal victories in this
quarter of century and they are sick and tired of being called
racists and reactionaries by slick Madison Avenue hustlers --
or by alleged liberal politicals who couldn't get elected
without them.
And we are tired of the politicians who denounce "big labor"
and "labor bosses" on Monday, and then come to us on
Tuesday with their hands outstretched.
We have heard a lot about hypocrisy at this convention --
especially from those who called them advocates of a "new
politics. 11
Well, let us end hypocrisy.
Let us end the hypocrisy of candidates who tell us they
are for the working people and then turn around and vote for
the right to work laws and against minimum wage programs.
Let's end the hypocrisy of candidates who say they are for
the working people and then serve as a mouthpiece of the weak
lobbies.
Let's end the hypocrisy of candidates who say they are for
young people and then vote against summer jobs for youth.
Let's end the hypocrisy of candidates who say they are for
the blacks and then seek to weaken the voting rights provision
of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
And let's end the hypocrisy that says that democracy is
only for Americans -- and the hell with the rest of the world.
To those who say that building a democracy at home is the
road to peace in the world I say: Yes, but if democracy is
worth building at all it is worth defending in the world.
There are those among us who say that the way to win in
November is to reject the traditions and the values of our
party. And to them I say: Where were you when the chips
were down four years ago?
If some of these new politicians had worked this hard
to support our party as they subsequently worked to reform
our party, we would be meeting here tonight to renominate
and lay plans to re-elect President Hubert Humphrey.
This is the party of working people.
Give us a candidate with a unblemished labor record.
Give us a candidate with an outstanding civil rights
record.
Give U.S a candidate with a perfect record of pioneering
for a better environment.
Give us a candidate who believes in a strong America --
and who believes that the cause of freedom does not stop at
the water's base.
Give us a candidate who can put America back to work.
Give us a candidate who speaks for the vital progressive
center - where the people are. Give us a candidate working
people can support.
I give you such a candidate who can defeat Richard Nixon
in 1972. Fellow delegates, there is only one candidate whose
name is before you who meets these tests. I am proud to
second the nomination of the great Senator from Washington,
Senator Henry Jackson.
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ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
July 22, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
LARRY HIGBY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Illinois Pollster -
Shapiro
Per your request, I checked on Shapiro's reputation
as a pollster in light of his report in the News
Summary that McGovern only trails RN by 49 - 45
compared to a 15 point RN lead two months ago.
Benham, using his office in Chicago, reports
that Leo J. Shapiro and Associates Incorporated
of Chicago, Illinois, specializes in Market
Research. They are not known for their political
work. They have been around for at least ten
years and are considered knowledgeable and competent
in the Market Research area. However, up until the
recent research for Walker, they have not been
involved in political research. It is Benham's
opinion that their political inexperience may
account for the surprising change.
GS:car
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
July 20, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
LARRY HIGBY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Concerning your question regarding the McGovern and
Eagleton schedules, Chapin, Parker and I have been
working on this for some time. Parker is the one who
will actually maintain the schedule, and every piece
of information that is acquired will be sent to him.
However, you should be aware that the information we
are inquiring OR McGovern's schedule is of the public
variety.
001 Dwight Chapin
Dave Parker
Mort Allin
:
Could you continue to help us watch
newspapers for disclosures regarding
McGovern's schedule.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
July 13, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
ED HARPER
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
RNC Fact Book
In case you didn't receive a copy of the RNC Campaign
Fact Book, attached is an additional copy that we
received, Does it correspond with your views as to
what should be issued as a campaign fact book on the
issues?
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
July 7, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DICK HOWARD
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
You probably noticed in the recent news summaries that
McGovern is reportedly anxious to meet Meany (I don't
blame him), but that Meany is not returning his calls.
Are you and Chuck plugged in to this situation? Would
there be any advantage to advising Bob of the status?
GS/jb
H -FU - 7/13
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
July 14, 1972
MEMBRANDUM FOR:
KEN KHACHIGIAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
July 14 News Summary
This morning's News Summary is a relative goldmine of
statements that will be politically useful. The line
"MoGovern Will Bomb - In November", coupled with The
London Times comments and numerous others, should be
very carefully preserved for the campaign. It may be
werthwhile duplicating Mort Allin's records for this
particular Summary.
Just a thought.
GO: Mort Allin
FU - 7/19
ADMINISTRATIVELY COMPIDENTIAL
July 11, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
KEN KHACHIGIAN
FROM:
GORDEN STRACHAN
I assume you have obsained a copy of the harshly worded
AFL-CIO attack against McGovern's stands on Vietnam,
Communism, Labor matters and civil rights. I would be
very interested in seeing a copy of this document.
GS/jb
FU - 7/17
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
July 10, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
KEN KHACHIGIAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
McGovern File
You probably have the quote circled in green in the attached,
but just in case it could be used to advantage should McGovern
get the nomination. His New York Times comment that he sup-
ported President Johnson's strafing could have distinct advan-
tage later.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
July 13, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
KEN KHACHIGIAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Democrate - Gay Lib
You probably saw the wire story on the Gay Liberation
movement, John Hoornstra indicated that it did not
appear on TV. You might want to check all available
tape sources to determine if Gay Lib plank argument
as well as the demonstration is available. It would
make excellent footage in a union hall during the
campaign.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
July 13, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
KEN KHACHIGIAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
McGovern Campaign Expenditures
You may have noticed in the convention Goverage last night
that MoGovern's co-Finance Chairman, I believe it is Harry
Willens, suggested that the Senator from South Dakota would
run a $30 million campaign. Needless to say, this will be
a valuable quote to keep track of and use during the cam-
paign.
GS/jb