Conversation 519-003

TapeTape 519StartMonday, June 14, 1971 at 10:06 AMEndMonday, June 14, 1971 at 10:07 AMTape start time00:58:26Tape end time00:59:15ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Ehrlichman, John D.Recording deviceOval Office

AI Summary

President Nixon and John Ehrlichman held a brief, cryptic discussion regarding potential personnel changes involving CIA Director Richard M. Helms. The conversation centers on the administration's skepticism regarding Helms's ability to fulfill specific requirements or maintain a desired focus. No formal decision was finalized during this one-minute exchange.

Richard M. HelmsPersonnel changesCentral Intelligence AgencyWhite House administration

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NARA Description

On June 14, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:06 am to 10:07 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 519-003 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 519-3

Date: June 14, 1971
Time: 10:06 am - 10:07 am
Location: Oval Office

The President met with John D. Ehrlichman

     Personnel
          -Changes
               -Richard M. Helms

The President and Ehrlichman left at 10:07 am

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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I know he can't do it, but...

Well, they, uh, they almost, uh, carried the major focus.

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