President Nixon and John Ehrlichman discussed potential responses to anticipated press conference questions regarding prayer in public schools and the voting age for eighteen-year-olds. They assessed the political implications of these issues, identifying potential opposition from secular groups, Jewish organizations, and constitutional scholars. The discussion focused on formulating a strategic administration stance to navigate these sensitive topics effectively during upcoming public appearances.
On August 3, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:47 pm and 3:40 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 269-035 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 269-35
Date: August 3, 1971
Time: Unknown between 1:47 pm and 3:40 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
The President talked with John D. Ehrlichman.
Prayer in public schools
-Possible press conference question
-Possible opponents
-Atheists, Jews
-Constitutionalists
-Possible press conference question
-Voting by eighteen-year-oldsThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.