Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 596 › Conversation 596-022
Nixon White House recording on Economic Policy and Labor Unions
Tuesday, October 19, 1971 · 1:45 PM–11:59 PM ET · Oval Office
AI Summary
President Nixon consults with an associate, likely John Ehrlichman, regarding the management of labor relations and economic policy during the wage and price control era. The discussion focuses on securing commitments from labor leaders to curb inflation and maintain stability, despite the challenges of ongoing negotiations. The participants also deliberate on potential administrative appointments, specifically discussing the suitability of Robert Ellsworth for a role within the administration.
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Transcript (AI-generated)
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NARA Description
On October 19, 1971, unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:45 pm and 11:59 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 596-022 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 596-22
Date: October 19, 1971
Time: Unknown between 1:45 pm and 11:59 pm
Location: Oval Office
Unknown people met.
[Unintelligible]
The unknown people left at an unknown time before 11:59 pm.Also recorded on October 19, 1971
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Cite this conversation
Conversation 596-022, October 19, 1971. White House Tapes, Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, National Archives. Audio and AI transcript via Easy Nixon, https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/596-022 (accessed September 28, 2026).