President Nixon and John Ehrlichman discuss the administration's stance on gun control legislation, specifically focusing on policies regarding 'Saturday night specials.' The conversation addresses potential public statements concerning the FBI and Director L. Patrick Gray's previous remarks on the issue. They deliberate on the extent of the administration's involvement in current legislative proposals and the strategic messaging required to handle the matter.
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 5:21 pm to 5:29 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 352-009 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 352-9 Date: July 26, 1972 Time: 5:21 pm - 5:29 pm Location: Executive Office Building The President talked with John D. Ehrlichman. [See Conversation No. 27-92]
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