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Conversation 692-009

TapeTape 692StartThursday, March 23, 1972 at 6:27 PMEndThursday, March 23, 1972 at 6:28 PMTape start time02:25:01Tape end time02:26:22ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman briefly discuss the perceived orchestration of news coverage by major networks and publications, specifically referencing the "Alan Drury theory" regarding coordinated media agendas. Nixon expresses frustration over a recent negative news treatment and seeks validation from Haldeman regarding the synchronicity of these media outlets. The conversation concludes with a recognition of the conflicting motivations behind the press's reporting efforts.

Media biasNews networksNewsweekNew York TimesPublic relationsAlan Drury
AudioNARA Description

On March 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House from 6:27 pm to 6:28 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 692-009 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 692-9

Date: March 23, 1972
Time: 6:27 pm - 6:28 pm
Location: Oval Office

The President talked with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman.

     Time, Newsweek
          -Allen S. Drury
          -Actions
               -Networks
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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No, I was going to tell you that I think that the Times Newsweek thing is part of the... Do you remember the Alan Curry theory about how people get together?
Don't you agree that that's what really happens here in the networks when some of these guys get together and they all synchronize with each other and they're going to do it?
Because that doesn't deserve that kind of treatment, particularly at this late date.
And yet...
But they're also trying to help.
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