Conversation 352-008

On July 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Clark MacGregor met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 5:10 pm to 5:20 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 352-008 of the White House Tapes.

Conversation No. 352-8

Date: July 26, 1972
Time: 5:10 pm - 5:20 pm
Location: Executive Office Building

The President talked with Clark MacGregor.

[See Conversation No. 27-91; one item has been withdrawn]

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