President Nixon and FBI Associate Director W. Mark Felt discussed the status of the investigation into the attempted assassination of Governor George Wallace by Arthur H. Bremer. They reviewed evidence recovered from Bremer's apartment, including his writings, and examined the suspect's background, including prior arrests. The President emphasized the need for a thorough investigation, specifically drawing parallels to the assassination of John F. Kennedy, and sought updates on the identification and containment of potential accomplices.
On May 15, 1972, W. Mark Felt and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone from 8:15 pm to 8:18 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-116 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 24-116 Date: May 15, 1972 Time: 8:15 pm - 8:18 pm Location: White House Telephone W. Mark Felt talked with the President. [See also Conversation No. 339-5A] Attack on George C. Wallace -Arthur H. Bremer -Physical condition -The President’s view -Psychiatrist's examination -Investigation -Report since talk with Charles W. Colson -Search of apartment -Writings -Assailants -Suspects -Release -Bremer -Investigation -Compared with John F. Kennedy assassination -The President’s view -Follow-up on Wallace shooting -Identification -Previous arrest -Charge -Fine -Investigation -Orders -Responsibility
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