President Nixon and John Ehrlichman discussed the prospects of Peter G. Peterson accepting a new appointment related to foreign policy. Based on feedback from Henry Kissinger, Ehrlichman advised that Peterson was likely to accept the role. Consequently, the President decided to delay pursuing alternative candidates to focus on finalizing the offer with Peterson.
On November 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman talked on the telephone from 12:21 pm to 12:22 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 033-094 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 33-94
Date: November 18, 1972
Time: 12:21 pm - 12:22 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with John D. Ehrlichman.
Peter G. Peterson
-New appointment
-Acceptance
-Henry A. Kissinger’s view
-Foreign policyThis transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.