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Conversation 334-015

TapeTape 334StartTuesday, May 2, 1972 at 10:25 AMEndTuesday, May 2, 1972 at 10:35 AMTape start time01:49:28Tape end time01:51:42ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Buchanan, Patrick J.Recording deviceOld Executive Office Building
AI Summary

President Nixon and Patrick J. Buchanan met to coordinate the official administration response to the death of FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover. They discussed the drafting and release of a formal statement to honor Hoover's 48-year tenure and legacy of service. The conversation focused on ensuring the public tribute appropriately reflected the President's appreciation for Hoover's loyalty.

J. Edgar HooverFBIpresidential statementpublic mourningadministration communication
AudioNARA Description

On May 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Patrick J. Buchanan met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 10:25 am to 10:35 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 334-015 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 334-15

Date: May 2, 1972
Time: 10:25 am - 10:35 am
Location: Executive Office Building

The President met with Patrick J. Buchanan.

     J. Edgar Hoover
           -Death
                -Written statement
                     -Release
                     -Text
                     -Mourning
                     -Career
                           -Service
                           -Loyalty
                     -Release

     Typewriter

Buchanan left at 10:35 am.
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Today mourn the death.
The director of the FBI.
Under eight American prisons.
For 48 years under eight American prisons.
There's a tire right around there if you want to use that.
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