Conversation 280-006

TapeTape 280StartThursday, September 23, 1971 at 10:38 AMEndThursday, September 23, 1971 at 11:15 AMTape start time01:03:45Tape end time01:04:26ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Ehrlichman, John D.Recording deviceOld Executive Office Building

AI Summary

President Nixon consulted with John Ehrlichman to clarify the administration's official stance regarding a proposed amendment on prayer in schools. The two men discussed the nuances of supporting voluntary prayer initiatives as part of their legislative agenda. Ehrlichman remained non-committal about the political viability or certainty of the administration's position during the exchange.

Prayer in schoolConstitutional amendmentLegislative strategyDomestic policy

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NARA Description

On September 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 10:38 am and 11:15 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 280-006 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 280-6

Date: September 23, 1971
Time: Unknown between 10:38 am and 11:15 am
Location: Executive Office Building

The President talked with John D. Ehrlichman.

     Administration's position
         -Prayer in school amendment
               -Voluntary

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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John, what is the position that we are taking on that prayer schools?

I'm not going to bet on the second dollar.

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