President Nixon consulted with speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. regarding the final preparations for his upcoming address to Congress on economic stabilization. The discussion focused on the drafting process, urgent deadlines, and the logistical coordination required for the speech. Furthermore, the participants addressed the President's schedule and planned communication with Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally.
On September 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Raymond K. Price, Jr. met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 3:03 pm to 3:04 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 274-038 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 274-38 Date: September 8, 1971 Time: 3:03 pm - 3:04 pm Location: Executive Office Building The President talked with Raymond K. Price, Jr. [See Conversation No. 8-51] The President’s address to Congress on economic stabilization, September 9, 1971 -The President's schedule -Draft -Deadline -President’s location -Executive Office Building [EOB] -Deadline -Other draft -John B. Connally -Telephone conversation with the President
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