Conversation 500-003

TapeTape 500StartTuesday, May 18, 1971 at 7:26 AMEndTuesday, May 18, 1971 at 7:55 AMTape start time00:06:28Tape end time00:07:46ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Bolling, LandrumRecording deviceOval Office

AI Summary

President Nixon met with Landrum Bolling to discuss the latter's recent book and follow up on their previous conversation from May 14, 1971. The President expressed his personal views on the text, praising its objective tone and candid approach. During the meeting, Nixon dictated a formal letter to Bolling reflecting on their exchange and emphasizing a desire for peaceful resolution.

Landrum BollingBook reviewPresidential correspondencePeaceOval Office meeting

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NARA Description

On May 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Landrum Bolling met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 7:26 am and 7:55 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 500-003 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 500-3

Date: May 18, 1971
Time: Unknown between 7:26 am and 7:55 am
Location: Oval Office

The President dictated a letter to Landrum Bolling.
     President's meeting with Bolling, May 14, 1971

     Bolling’s book
          -President’s views

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Since our last week, I've had the opportunity to read a few letters, reading such a precise and objective paragraph.

We're able to get some candid answers to your questions, in the case of our

There will be less harsh.

Just peace, son.

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