President Nixon met with an unknown interlocutor to discuss strategies for improving public perception of his administration through orchestrated presidential outreach. The discussion focused on the potential impact of direct presidential phone calls and the development of favorable columns or media articles to shape public opinion. The participants aimed to leverage these communications to counteract negative impressions and highlight the global demand for engagement with the United States.
On January 10, 1972, 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 3:00 pm and 3:15 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 313-015 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 313-15
Date: January 10, 1972
Time: Unknown between 3:00 pm and 3:15 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
The President talked with an unknown person.
Possible column or article
-Presidential calls
-Public impressionsThis transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.