President Nixon met with Senator Edward W. Brooke to discuss the messaging strategy for his upcoming acceptance speech, specifically emphasizing his administration's pursuit of peace in Vietnam. The two also reflected on the President’s recent diplomatic outreach to the People's Republic of China. No formal policy decisions were recorded during this brief exchange, which served primarily as a check-in regarding the administration's key political priorities.
On August 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Edward W. Brooke met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 9:58 am to 9:59 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 361-005 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 361-5
Date: August 22, 1972
Time: 9:58 am - 9:59 am
Location: Executive Office Building
The President talked with Edward W. Brooke.
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The President’s forthcoming acceptance speech
-Vietnam
-Chances for peace
(rev. Nov-03)
The President’s previous conversation with Brooke
-People’s Republic of ChinaThis transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.