President Nixon met with journalist Walter Trohan to discuss administrative matters, including the dictation of a personal letter. The pair reviewed comparisons between Nixon's presidency and that of Herbert Hoover, while also addressing concerns regarding press coverage and security. Additionally, the conversation touched upon lighthearted topics such as sports and the Bohemian Grove.
On May 13, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Walter Trohan met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:25 pm and 2:15 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 498-009 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 498-009 Date: May 13, 1971 Time: Unknown between 1:25 pm and 2:15 pm Location: Oval Office The President dictated a letter to Walter Trohan Trohan's note to the President -The President's schedule -Bohemian Grove -Herbert H. Hoover's presidency -Security concerns -Press Jim Fregosi -Sports
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