President Nixon contacted Robert H. Taylor to inquire about an incident where a youth attempted to rush the presidential vehicle during his second inauguration day. Concerned about security protocols, the President specifically demanded to know if formal charges were filed against the individual or if he had been released. Taylor committed to investigating the status of the detainee and reporting back to the President with the details.
On January 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Robert H. Taylor talked on the telephone at 5:07 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-028 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 36-28
Date: January 20, 1973
Time: 5:07 pm
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NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
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Conversation No. 36-28 (cont’d)
Location: White House Telephone
The White House operator talked with the President.
Robert H. Taylor
The President talked with Robert Taylor.
Youth rushing the Presidential car
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