President Nixon and Clark MacGregor briefly discussed the ongoing challenges regarding public messaging and the management of political expectations. They addressed the necessity of adding nuance to their outreach efforts while acknowledging the limitations in establishing new governmental institutions. The President encouraged MacGregor to maintain a visible and authoritative presence to help boost morale and maintain momentum for the administration’s agenda.
On February 29, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Clark MacGregor met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 2:48 pm to 2:50 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 322-005 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 322-5 Date: February 29, 1972 Time: 2:48 pm - 2:50 pm Location: Executive Office Building The President talked with Clark MacGregor. [See Conversation No. 20-117]
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