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Conversation 495-022

TapeTape 495StartFriday, May 7, 1971 at 4:14 PMEndFriday, May 7, 1971 at 4:15 PMTape start time03:13:19Tape end time03:14:58ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Ziegler, Ronald L.Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler briefly discussed the handling of a press release originating from the Secretary of Commerce. Ziegler sought the President's review of the document after consulting with H.R. Haldeman regarding potential modifications. The meeting concluded with a brief mention of a prospective conversation between the President and Treasury Secretary John Connally.

Press releasePublic relationsJohn B. ConnallyH.R. HaldemanWhite House administration
AudioNARA Description

On May 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the Oval Office of the White House from 4:14 pm to 4:15 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 495-022 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 495-22

Date: May 7, 1971
Time: 4:14 pm - 4:15 pm
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Ronald L. Ziegler.

     Press release
           -John B. Connally
                 -H.R. (“Bob”) Haldeman
           -President's review

     [Pause]

     President's possible conversation with Connally

Ziegler left at 4:15 pm
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Sir, the Secretary of Commerce sent this over to me, and I talked to Bob, and he suggested I change it.
It's on the internet.
Now I've got the Secretary of Commerce to release that, but we have to take a look at it, because it would be a, it would be a call to be liked.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
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