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Conversation 500-004

TapeTape 500StartTuesday, May 18, 1971 at 7:26 AMEndTuesday, May 18, 1971 at 7:55 AMTape start time00:07:46Tape end time00:09:13ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Waggonner, Joe D., Jr.Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon met with Representative Joe D. Waggonner, Jr. to discuss the contents and reception of Waggonner's recent newsletter. The conversation centered on the political messaging within the publication and its potential impact on media coverage. Nixon acknowledged the newsletter's effectiveness, suggesting a shared interest in managing public perception through strategic communication.

Joe D. Waggonner Jr.NewsletterPress RelationsPolitical Messaging
AudioNARA Description

On May 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Joe D. Waggonner, Jr. 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 500-004 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 500-4

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

The President dictated a letter to Joe D. Waggoner, Jr.

     Newsletter
         -Gerald R. Ford
         -[Unintelligible]
         -Press
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Dear Joe, uh, good enough to give me a copy of your... Good enough to give me a copy of your main newsletter, great.
Uh, it's not quite personal, you know.
I noticed that was the way I set up the wall when I read it.
For the time and, uh, guest exchange press course.
Exclamation mark, previous.
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