President Nixon and John Ehrlichman briefly discuss concerns regarding the absence of a formal list and the political activities of Hubert Humphrey and a figure identified as McGarrett. The exchange highlights the President's unease regarding these developments and his subsequent decision to refrain from contacting an unspecified individual. The brief meeting serves to monitor ongoing political monitoring efforts and potential outreach strategies.
On May 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 9:25 pm to 9:27 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 339-014 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 339-14 Date: May 15, 1972 Time: 9:25-9:27 pm Location: Executive Office Building The President talked with John D. Ehrlichman. [See Conversation No. 24-125; one item has been withdrawn from this conversation.]
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