President Nixon spoke with National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Chair Nancy Hanks to congratulate her on the successful outcome of her day's activities. The discussion centered on the importance of effectively distributing NEA funding rather than simply securing appropriations. Nixon expressed his full support for the agency’s efforts, emphasizing that while he provides the resources, Hanks deserves the credit for the program's success.
On May 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Nancy Hanks met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 7:35 pm to 7:36 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 253-043 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 253-43 Date: May 26, 1971 Time: 7:35 pm - 7:36 pm Location: Executive Office Building The President talked with the White House operator [See Conversation No. 3-149] The President talked with Nancy Hanks between 7:35 pm and 7:36 pm [See Conversation No. 3-149]
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