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Conversation 217-011

TapeTape 217StartSaturday, October 7, 1972 at 9:00 AMEndSaturday, October 7, 1972 at 10:16 AMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Woods, Rose Mary;  Nixon, Richard M. (President);  Woods, Rose MaryRecording deviceCamp David Hard Wire
AI Summary

President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, reviewed a draft of an upcoming speech, specifically evaluating contributions from William E. Timmons and Raymond K. Price, Jr. The discussion centered on strategic preferences regarding the inclusion of post-inaugural references, with input provided by John D. Ehrlichman and Alexander P. Butterfield. Following their review, the pair decided to revise the document to better align with the President's desired tone and content.

SpeechwritingPost-inaugural strategyAdministrative coordinationRose Mary WoodsWhite House staff
AudioNARA Description

On October 7, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:00 am and 10:16 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 217-011 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 217-11

Date: October 7, 1972
Time: Unknown between 9:00 am and 10:16 am
Location: Camp David Hard Wire

The President met with Rose Mary Woods.

        Speech draft
            -William E. Timmons
            -Raymond K. Price, Jr.
                -Preference
            -John D. Ehrlichman
                -Post-inaugural references
                     -Alexander P. Butterfield
            -Copy

        [Pause]

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BEGIN WITHDRAWN ITEM NO.1
[Personal returnable]
[Duration: 1m 5s]

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Woods left at an unknown time before 10:16 am.

                                        (rev. Oct-06)
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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

In fact, that's the start of it there.
He prefers that, and as I understand from Alex, that's what Ehrlichman prefers for you, not to make any post-inaugural things.
Okay, we'll turn it off and bring it back so you can look at it and do a new book.
you
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