President Nixon met with Pierre S. DuPont to express his gratitude for DuPont’s effective advocacy and support regarding a recent political resolution during a leadership caucus. The brief exchange served as an affirmation of loyalty, with Nixon acknowledging the difficulty of taking a firm stance on contentious issues. Both parties concluded the discussion by noting the successful outcome of the caucus and confirming that follow-up actions were already underway.
On June 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Pierre S. DuPont met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 2:45 pm to 2:46 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 258-040 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 258-40 Date: June 23, 1971 Time: 2:45 pm - 2:46 pm Location: Executive Office Building The President talked with Pierre S. DuPont
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