President Nixon and businessman Dwayne O. Andreas discuss the political fallout surrounding the Democratic vice-presidential nomination and the potential replacement of Thomas F. Eagleton. Nixon confirms that he has coordinated with Henry Kissinger to delay a security briefing for Hubert Humphrey to influence the timing of the Democratic ticket's reorganization. The conversation reflects the administration’s strategic interest in managing the perceived stability and optics of the opposing party's convention period.
On August 3, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Dwayne O. Andreas talked on the telephone from 3:19 pm to 3:22 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 029-005 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 29-5 Date: August 3, 1972 Time: 3:19 pm - 3:22 pm Location: White House Telephone Dwayne O. Andreas talked with the President. [See Conversation No. 353-18E] Andreas's report Hubert H. Humphrey -The President’s previous meeting with Henry A. Kissinger -Arrangements for briefing of Humphrey -Timing -Announcement of Democratic vice presidential candidate -The President’s previous conversation with Humphrey -California -Timing -Democratic National Convention Removal of Thomas F. Eagleton [?] -Handling 5 NIXON PRESIDENTIAL MATERIALS STAFF Tape Subject Log (rev. Mar-02)
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