Conversation 334-017

TapeTape 334StartTuesday, May 2, 1972 at 10:37 AMEndTuesday, May 2, 1972 at 10:43 AMTape start time01:54:02Tape end time01:54:21ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Buchanan, Patrick J.Recording deviceOld Executive Office Building

AI Summary

President Nixon met with Patrick J. Buchanan to discuss the handling of a statement regarding the recently deceased FBI Director, J. Edgar Hoover. The conversation focused on the timing and strategic release of this official statement. No further actions were recorded before the brief meeting concluded.

J. Edgar HooverPublic relationsFederal Bureau of InvestigationDeath of J. Edgar Hoover

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NARA Description

On May 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Patrick J. Buchanan met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 10:37 am and 10:43 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 334-017 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 334-17

Date: May 2, 1972
Time: Unknown after 10:37 am and 10:43 am
Location: Executive Office Building

The President met with Patrick J. Buchanan.

     Typing

     J. Edgar Hoover
           -Statement
                 -Release

Buchanan left at 10:43 am.

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Thank you, gentlemen.

Thank you.

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