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Conversation 508-001

TapeTape 508StartWednesday, June 2, 1971 at 8:55 AMEndWednesday, June 2, 1971 at 9:20 AMTape start time00:00:27Tape end time0ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President)Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon dictates a letter reflecting on his past interactions with the press while preparing for an upcoming press conference. He specifically discusses the performance of Ronald L. Ziegler and John A. Scali, evaluating their roles in managing media relations. The President further analyzes his own strategic approach to public appearances, emphasizing the necessity of maintaining a cooperative persona when addressing the White House press corps.

Richard M. NixonPress relationsRonald L. ZieglerJohn A. ScaliMedia strategyWhite House Correspondents' Association
AudioNARA Description

On June 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:55 am and 9:20 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 508-001 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 508-1

Date: June 2, 1971
Time: Unknown between 8:55 am and 9:20 am
Location: Oval Office

The President dictated a letter to an unknown person

     President’s press conference
          -Ronald L. Ziegler
          -John A. Scali
          -President’s previous experiences with the press
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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that in this first press conference at the appearance of the White House Correspondent Center, where I played the quote, good sport, and quote, role, considerably more,
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