Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 011-020
Date: Thursday, October 7, 1971 at 9:52 PM
Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Colson, Charles W.
Recording device: White House Telephone
Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/011-020

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[0:01] Yes, sir, Mr. President.
[0:02] You say the military bands are playing?
[0:04] Yes, I should learn never to believe the Washington Post.
[0:07] The Post this morning said it was the bands of Mexico City, but what it is, we've just found out by calling around, is a private concert of the military bands, dedicating the county center concert hall, I don't know, it was dedicating a tribute to John Philip Sousa.
[0:24] And it was a private invitation that was there that started at 8.30, I don't know.
[0:28] What part of it is that?
[0:30] I think the concert hall, Mr. President, although none of the damn telephones answer over there, so I haven't been able to find out exactly.
[0:40] It's a private military affair, apparently.
[0:45] Call over there, get a hold of them, and see if the black tire or not will call me back for you.
[0:51] Yes, sir.
[0:52] Or you know it is?
[0:53] I don't know whether it is, but I'll call right over and try to find out immediately.
[0:58] If it is, I may go over for the last time.
[1:01] All right, sir.
[1:01] I'll check right now.
[1:02] Call you back.