President Nixon and John Mitchell engaged in a brief, informal discussion regarding the reception of a recent political appearance, possibly in Chicago. The conversation focused on evaluating the public perception and efficacy of an unnamed individual's performance and endorsements. The meeting concluded with instructions to relay a message to a third party, referred to as 'the doctor,' though the specific identity and strategic intent remain obscured by the vague transcript.
On November 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and John N. Mitchell met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:22 am to 10:26 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 618-001 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 618-1 Date: November 11, 1971 Time: 10:22 am - 10:26 am Location: Oval Office The President talked with John N. Mitchell. [See Conversation No. 014-034] ***************************************************************** [Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 03/31/2022. Segment cleared for release.] [Personal Returnable] [618-001-w001] [Duration: 52s] [See Conversation No. 014-034-w001] ***************************************************************** ***************************************************************** [Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 03/31/2022. Segment cleared for release.] [Personal Returnable] [618-001-w002] [Duration: 1m 36s] [See Conversation No. 014-034-w002] *****************************************************************
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