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Conversation 008-057

TapeTape 8StartWednesday, September 8, 1971 at 7:40 PMEndWednesday, September 8, 1971 at 7:41 PMTape start time01:47:09Tape end time01:48:06ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Yates, Nellie L.Recording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon contacted Nellie L. Yates to check on the progress of a draft for his upcoming speech to Congress. Yates explained that she was re-typing the document to correct spacing issues, prompting Nixon to reassure her and advise against rushing the task. They concluded the call by arranging for Yates to deliver the completed draft to the Lincoln Sitting Room later that evening for the President's review.

Presidential speechAdministrative supportWhite House logisticsSpeechwritingCongressional address
AudioNARA Description

On September 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Nellie L. Yates talked on the telephone from 7:40 pm to 7:41 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-057 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 8-57

Date: September 8, 1971
Time: 7:40 pm - 7:41 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with Nellie L. Yates.
     The President's forthcoming speech to Congress
          -Draft
                 -Typing
                      -Progress
                      -Timing
                 -Delivery to Lincoln Sitting Room
                      -Possible changes
                      -Spacing
                      -Timing
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Hello.
Hello.
How are you coming on that draft?
Mr. President, I'm on page nine.
I wasn't leaving enough space in between, and I had to start over, but I'm going really fast now.
Take your time.
Take your time.
As a matter of fact, we need 8.30 is plenty of time.
When you finish it, if you could bring it over to the Lincoln sitting room, I'll be here, and then I'll take a quick look to see if there's any change we need to be made.
You may not like my spacing, but we'll take a look.
No, no, no.
It doesn't make any difference.
It does not?
No, no, no.
It isn't all that important.
Just, you know, run it off, because I can read it either way.
And don't worry about it, because you haven't done one before.
Don't let her worry you.
All right, I won't.
You just finish it.
Don't rush too much.
And I'll see you about 8.30.
Thank you.
If that works out, or 8.45, whenever it is.
Okay?
Yes, sir.
Fine.
At Lincoln Setting Room, whenever you get there.
Okay?
Yes, sir.
Bye.
Bye.
Bye.
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