President Richard M. Nixon conducted a private rehearsal of his upcoming address to the nation regarding his administration's significant new economic policies. During this practice session, he refined the rhetorical framing of his government's initiatives, emphasizing the necessity of public confidence and individual character in sustaining the American economic system. The rehearsal focused on presenting these sweeping measures as a means to inspire national spirit and restore faith in the country's economic future.
On August 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 7:36 pm and 8:55 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 273-054 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 273-54 Date: August 15, 1971 Time: Unknown between 7:36 pm and 8:55 pm Location: Executive Office Building The President rehearsed a speech. [See Public Papers of the Presidents, Richard M. Nixon, 1971, pp. 886-891]
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