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Conversation 015-030

TapeTape 15StartThursday, November 18, 1971 at 10:59 AMEndThursday, November 18, 1971 at 11:00 AMTape start time00:35:37Tape end time00:36:09ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Buchanan, Patrick J.Recording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon tasked Patrick J. Buchanan with conducting historical research into Abraham Lincoln’s post-Civil War amnesty policies. The President specifically requested clarification on whether these amnesty provisions excluded deserters. Buchanan was directed to verify the historical details and report his findings back to Nixon.

Abraham LincolnCivil WarAmnestyPresidential historyResearch request
AudioNARA Description

On November 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Patrick J. Buchanan talked on the telephone from 10:59 am to 11:00 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-030 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 15-30

Date: November 18, 1971
Time: 10:59 am - 11:00 am
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with Patrick J. Buchanan.

[See also Conversation No. 294-11B]

     Research request
          -Abraham Lincoln
                -Civil War amnesty
                      -Conditions
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Mr. Buchanan, Mr. President.
Yes, sir.
Do a little research for me, if you would, on the Lincoln amnesty and the Civil War.
My recollection, I think, is correct that the amnesty, of course, was for
was naturally after the war, but that it was for those who fought on the other side, but not for deserters.
Right.
Now, check it and let me know, will you?
Yes, sir.
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