President Nixon initiated this call to Nashville Mayor C. Beverly Briley to discuss the implementation and impact of the newly enacted federal revenue sharing program. The President emphasized that these funds would provide essential financial support to the city, while Mayor Briley confirmed his administration's commitment to utilizing the resources responsibly for long-term sustainability. The brief exchange served to strengthen political ties between the White House and local leadership regarding domestic policy priorities.
On October 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and C. Beverly Briley talked on the telephone from 8:02 pm to 8:05 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 031-091 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 31-91
Date: October 16, 1972
Time: 8:02 pm - 8:05 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with C. Beverly Briley.
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