President Nixon reached out to AFL-CIO President George Meany to seek labor's endorsement for his recently announced decision to implement a naval blockade of North Vietnam. Nixon emphasized the necessity of the action to prevent foreign aggression, and Meany signaled his willingness to back the administration's policy. The brief exchange concluded with Meany promising to issue a supportive public statement the following morning.
On May 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and George Meany talked on the telephone from 10:47 pm to 10:48 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-028 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 24-28 Date: May 8, 1972 Time: 10:47 pm - 10:48 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with George Meany. [See also Conversation No. 336-69O] Vietnam -Blockade -The President's decision -Reasons -Meany's support -Statement
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