Conversation 287-015

TapeTape 287StartMonday, October 11, 1971 at 2:47 PMEndMonday, October 11, 1971 at 2:49 PMTape start time01:21:25Tape end time01:34:42ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Mitchell, John N.Recording deviceOld Executive Office Building

President Nixon and Attorney General John Mitchell engage in a brief, informal discussion concerning the personal background and familial connections of an unidentified woman. The exchange focuses on navigating social or professional arrangements, with Nixon inquiring about the woman's awareness of upcoming plans. Their dialogue highlights a degree of personal rapport as they confirm details regarding her Catholic faith and her husband's profession.

Personal relationshipsJohn N. MitchellSocial planningWhite House personnel

On October 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and John N. Mitchell met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 2:47 pm to 2:49 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 287-015 of the White House Tapes.

Conversation No. 287-15

Date: October 11, 1971
Time: 2:47 pm - 2:49 pm
Location: Executive Office Building

The President talked with John N. Mitchell.

[See Conversation No. 11-40]

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Yeah, how are you getting along with the woman?
Did you find out if Dorothy knows she's coming?
That's great.
Yeah, that's great.
She's got a little Italian blood.
You know, I'm not really being facetious.
I'm just helping people.
What do you think?
After all, she's a Catholic married to an Italian.
Is he a lawyer?
Correct.
Correct.
Well, this business is very good.
Okay.
Good.
All right, John.
Okay.