President Nixon and Admiral Thomas H. Moorer held a brief check-in to discuss military readiness following a reported accident. The President sought assurance that personnel were properly prepared to handle the situation, though specific details regarding the nature of the incident remain vague in the transcript. Moorer confirmed the status of ongoing preparations before the call concluded.
On April 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Adm. Thomas H. Moorer met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 2:08 pm to 2:12 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 333-018 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 333-18
Date: April 26, 1972
Time: 2:08 pm - 2:12 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
The President talked with Adm. Thomas H. Moorer.
[See Conversation No. 23-83]This 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.