Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 350 › Conversation 350-042
Nixon & Ehrlichman on 1972 presidential campaign and Thomas F. Eagleton
Wednesday, July 26, 1972 · 1:44 PM–1:47 PM ET · Old Executive Office Building · 3 min
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John D. Ehrlichman briefed President Nixon on an agenda for an upcoming press conference and shared perspectives from Ron Ziegler. The discussion touched upon the 1972 presidential campaign, specifically focusing on the political credibility of George McGovern's running mate, Thomas F. Eagleton, and his potential status on the Democratic ticket. The brief meeting centered on strategizing how these campaign developments might impact the President's public messaging.
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NARA Description
On July 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 1:44 pm to 1:47 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 350-042 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 350-42
Date: July 26, 1972
Time: 1:44 pm - 1:47 pm
Location: Old Executive Office Building
John D. Ehrlichman talked with the President.
[See Conversation No. 27-81]
Ehrlichman’s briefing
-Ronald L. Ziegler’s view
-Agenda
-The President’s forthcoming press conference
1972 campaign
-Credibility
-Thomas F. Eagleton
-George S. McGovern
-Continuance on ticket
-Press
-Nelson A. RockefellerAlso recorded on July 26, 1972
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Cite this conversation
Conversation 350-042, July 26, 1972. White House Tapes, Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, National Archives. Audio and AI transcript via Easy Nixon, https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/350-042 (accessed October 1, 2026).