President Richard Nixon utilized this session to rehearse his upcoming televised address announcing the conclusion of the Paris Peace Accords. The focus of the recording was primarily on the delivery and tone of his speech regarding the end of the Vietnam War. This preparation served as a final refinement of his message to the nation before the formal restoration of peace.
On January 23, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 7:23 pm and 8:08 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 407-024 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 407-24
Date: January 23, 1973
Time: Unknown between 7:23 pm and 8:08 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
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Conversation No. 407-24 (cont’d)
The President rehearsed his Address to the Nation Announcing Conclusion of an Agreement on
Ending the War and Restoring Peace in Vietnam.
[See Public Papers of the Presidents, 1973, pp. 18-20]This 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.