President Nixon dictated a memorandum to reflect on the reception he received during his recent diplomatic mission to the Soviet Union. He specifically noted the large crowds that greeted him throughout the visit and briefly addressed his return itinerary, potentially mentioning the Ukraine. This dictation serves as an official record of the President's personal assessment of the trip's public reception.
On June 11, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 10:54 am and 2:38 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 341-027 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 341-27
Date: June 11, 1972
Time: Unknown between 10:54 am and 2:38 pm
Location: Old Executive Office Building
(rev. Jan-02)
The President dictated a memorandum.
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[Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 10/1/2019.
Segment cleared for release.]
[Personal Returnable]
[341-027-w001]
[Duration: 1m 37s]
The President’s trip to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics [USSR]
-Reception
-Large crowds
-Return trip
-Ukraine [?]
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