President Nixon met with William Safire and Ronald Ziegler to coordinate communication strategies regarding ongoing administrative projects. The discussion focused on the logistics of a specific initiative referred to as the "overwintering of Texas," likely involving internal policy development or public relations messaging. Nixon issued instructions to convey that certain obligations or project requirements were no longer necessary, signaling a shift in the administration's operational priorities.
On November 12, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 10:06 am and 12:10 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 297-022 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 297-22
Date: November 12, 1971
Time: Unknown between 10:06 am and 12:10 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
The President talked with an unknown person.
William L. Safire
Ronald L. Ziegler
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