President Nixon and Patrick J. Buchanan briefly discussed a public relations matter involving the announcement of a property referred to as "Rocco's house." The President directed Buchanan to verify if there were any strategic concerns or potential issues that would prevent the administration from moving forward with the announcement. No definitive decision was reached, as the conversation concluded with instructions for further internal review.
On September 22, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Patrick J. Buchanan met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 4:53 pm to 4:54 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 279-024 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 279-24 Date: September 22, 1971 Time: 4:53 pm - 4:54 pm Location: Executive Office Building The President talked with Patrick J. Buchanan. [See Conversation No. 9-120]
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