President Nixon and John Ehrlichman met to discuss the administration's budgetary strategy and the escalating Wounded Knee standoff. The President sought to refine a simplified public messaging strategy regarding spending ceilings and the broader fiscal situation. Furthermore, Nixon expressed concern over the longevity of the occupation at Wounded Knee and directed Ehrlichman to formulate a clear communication approach to manage public perception of the crisis.
On March 28, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 11:09 am and 12:28 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 425-002 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 425-2
Date: March 28, 1973
Time: Unknown between 11:09 am and 12:28 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
The President talked with John D. Ehrlichman.
Briefing on budget
-Spending ceiling
-Public reaction
-Budget situation
Wounded Knee incident
[End of telephone conversation]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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.