Secret Service agents met with President Nixon in the Oval Office to conduct a technical check of the newly installed taping system. The participants focused on verifying the equipment's recording capabilities and ensuring that audio feedback was monitored correctly on available screens. No policy or political matters were discussed during this brief, logistical meeting.
On August 17, 1971, United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:30 pm and 4:56 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 566-022 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 566-22
Date: August 17, 1971
Time: Unknown between 4:30 pm and 4 :56 pm
Location: Oval Office
Unknown people [Secret Service agents] met.
[Unintelligible]
The President’s location
The unknown people [Secret Service agents] left at an unknown time between 4:30 pm and 4:56
pm.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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.