President Nixon consulted with an unidentified individual regarding the framing and strategic delivery of an upcoming public address. The discussion focused on the necessity of ensuring the audience grasps the core message, specifically emphasizing the importance of the introduction and conclusion in establishing the administration's institutional position. This meeting occurred on the day Nixon announced his New Economic Policy, suggesting the conversation centered on the rhetorical implementation of these sweeping economic reforms.
On August 15, 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 5:43 pm and 7:14 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 273-042 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 273-42
Date: August 15, 1971
Time: Unknown between 5:43 pm and 7:14 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
The President met with an unknown person.
President's forthcoming speech
The unknown person left at an unknown time before 7:14 p.m.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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.