President Nixon consults with speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. regarding the development of a persuasive communication strategy involving testimonials from diverse citizens. The President directs Price to incorporate anecdotes from ordinary Americans—such as teachers and retirees—to emphasize public support for his administration's messaging. This exercise aims to create a punchy, grassroots narrative that reflects a broad cross-section of the country.
On October 6, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Raymond K. Price, Jr. met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 11:46 am to 11:47 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 283-031 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 283-031 Page | 30 White House Tapes of the Nixon Administration, 1971-1973 Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, NARA Online Public Access Catalog Identifier: 597542 Date: October 6, 1971 Time: 11:46 am - 11:47 am Location: Executive Office Building The President talked with Raymond K. Price, Jr. [See Conversation No. 10-80]
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