President Nixon rehearsed his televised address to the nation regarding the successful conclusion of peace negotiations to end the Vietnam War. He refined the language and delivery of the speech intended to inform the public of the agreement reached to restore peace. This preparation ensured the President was ready to formally announce the cessation of American involvement in the conflict.
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 407-025 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 407-25 Date: January 25, 1973 Time: Unknown between 7:23 pm and 8:08 pm Location: Executive Office Building 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]
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