Conversation 038-069

TapeTape 38StartMonday, April 16, 1973 at 4:04 PMEndMonday, April 16, 1973 at 4:05 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Dean, John W., IIIRecording deviceWhite House Telephone

AI Summary

President Nixon calls John Dean to coordinate an immediate in-person meeting in the Executive Office Building following a scheduling delay caused by a prior engagement with Peter Peterson. The brief exchange serves as logistical preparation for a high-stakes discussion regarding the unfolding Watergate investigation. Dean acknowledges the request and agrees to proceed to the President's location immediately.

Watergate scandalJohn DeanWhite House logisticsPresidential scheduling

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NARA Description

On April 16, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and John W. Dean, III talked on the telephone from 4:04 pm to 4:05 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 038-069 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 38-69

Date: April 16, 1973
Time: 4:04 pm - 4:05 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with John W. Dean, III.

[See also Conversation No. 427-8A]

     Dean’s meeting with President

Transcript (AI-Generated)

This 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Hello?

Mr. Dean.

Hello.

I got tied up with Peterson, so I, uh, I wonder if you'd come over now, huh?

Surely.

I'm in the U.B.

Thank you.

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