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Conversation 276-013

TapeTape 276StartMonday, September 13, 1971 at 7:43 PMEndMonday, September 13, 1971 at 7:47 PMTape start time02:05:06Tape end time02:06:11ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob");  Ehrlichman, John D.Recording deviceOld Executive Office Building
AI Summary

President Nixon, H. R. Haldeman, and John D. Ehrlichman discussed the public perception and press coverage surrounding the recent uprising at Attica State Prison. The participants characterized the situation as a racially charged conflict, specifically noting the division between black inmates and white guards. The conversation focused on interpreting the political implications of the event within the broader context of American racial tensions.

Attica State Prison riotPrison reformRace relationsMedia coverageDomestic policy
AudioNARA Description

On September 13, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and John D. Ehrlichman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 7:43 pm to 7:47 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 276-013 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 276-13

Date: September 13, 1971
Time: 7:43 pm - 7:47 pm
Location: Executive Office Building

The President talked with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman.

[See Conversation No. 8-115]

     Attica State Prison riot
           -Press coverage
                 -New York
                 -Blacks
                 -Guards
                      -Whites
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[Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 04/04/2019.
Segment cleared for release.]
[Personal Returnable]                                     Conv. No. 276-18/278-33 (cont.)
[276-013-w001]
[Duration: 13s]

[See Conversation No. 008-115-w001]

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The President talked with John D. Ehrlichman.

     Federal prisons
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Hello?
Uh, Bob?
Well, how was the, uh, New York, uh, incident play, you know?
Was it a lot?
Well, if you get out the back of it, it's basically a black match.
That's right.
That's right.
That's right.
One amusing thing, when you didn't know I was talking to Pat, you said this to him.
I don't know.
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