President Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman discussed the professional credentials of Dr. Henry S. Kaplan, a researcher from Stanford University. Ehrlichman briefed the President on Kaplan’s recent interview with Elliot Richardson and Dr. Edward E. David, Jr., noting that both officials were impressed by the doctor. The brief conversation served to confirm the President's approval of the assessment provided by his subordinates regarding Kaplan.
On April 27, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman talked on the telephone from 5:24 pm to 5:25 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 002-049 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 2-49 Date: April 27, 1971 Time: 5:24 pm - 5:25 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with John D. Ehrlichman. [See Conversation No. 488-24C] Dr. Henry S. Kaplan -Elliot L. Richardson -Dr. Edward E. David, Jr.
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