President Nixon and Ronald Reagan consult on the messaging strategy for Nixon's upcoming acceptance speech. The pair specifically discusses the political positioning regarding the amnesty issue, ultimately deciding to pivot away from the topic to emphasize honoring and respecting those who served in the military. This brief exchange serves to align their views on prioritizing patriotic messaging for the remainder of the campaign.
On August 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald W. Reagan met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 10:04 am to 10:06 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 361-006 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 361-6
Date: August 22, 1972
Time: 10:04 am - 10:06 am
Location: Executive Office Building
The President talked with Ronald W. Reagan.
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[Duration: 1m 10s ]
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The President’s forthcoming acceptance speech
-Amnesty issue
-Reference to veterans
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[Personal returnable]
[Duration: 35s ]
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(rev. Nov-03)
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