President Nixon and Patrick J. Buchanan briefly discussed the shifting political climate, characterized by a rise in 'America First' sentiment among the public. They touched upon the political implications of current economic policies and expressed satisfaction regarding the administration's progress in securing legislative funding. No specific policy decisions were reached during this short exchange beyond assessing the favorable reception of their economic agenda.
On September 9, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Patrick J. Buchanan met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 2:11 pm to 2:12 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 278-016 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 278-16 Date: September 9, 1971 Time: 2:11 pm - 2:12 pm Location: Executive Office Building The President talked with Patrick J. Buchanan. [See Conversation No. 8-75]
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