President Nixon and an unidentified interlocutor discuss the logistics and procurement of Arthur A. Shenfield’s speech titled, "The Roots of American Discontent." The participants deliberate on the production costs and quantity of printed copies needed, specifically noting a target of 100 copies. Nixon directs the individual to coordinate with John T. McCarty and John Howard to finalize the $7,000 expenditure for the project.
On August 12, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 4:51 pm and 5:05 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 273-011 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 273-11
Date: August 12, 1971
Time: Unknown between 4:51 pm and 5:05 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
The President talked with an unknown person.
Arthur A. Shenfield’s speech The Roots of American Discontent
-Copies
-Cost
-Number
-John T. McCarty
-CostThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.