President Nixon met with John K. Andrews, Jr. to discuss the political management of national defense issues. The President expressed a firm intent to restrict public access to sensitive defense information, emphasizing a need to consolidate executive power. The brief exchange reflects Nixon’s desire to maintain tight control over defense narratives rather than allowing public influence over security strategy.
On October 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John K. Andrews, Jr. met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 12:36 pm to 12:38 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 375-010 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 375-10 Date: October 26, 1972 Time: 12:36 pm - 12:38 pm Location: Executive Office Building The President talked with John K. Andrews, Jr. [See Conversation No. 32-53; one item has been withdrawn]
This transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.