Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 015-030
Date: Thursday, November 18, 1971 at 10:59 AM
Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Buchanan, Patrick J.
Recording device: White House Telephone
Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/015-030

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[0:01] Mr. Buchanan, Mr. President.
[0:04] Yes, sir.
[0:05] Do a little research for me, if you would, on the Lincoln amnesty and the Civil War.
[0:15] My recollection, I think, is correct that the amnesty, of course, was for
[0:20] was naturally after the war, but that it was for those who fought on the other side, but not for deserters.
[0:28] Right.
[0:28] Now, check it and let me know, will you?
[0:30] Yes, sir.