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Conversation 700-001

TapeTape 700StartMonday, April 3, 1972 at 8:40 AMEndMonday, April 3, 1972 at 8:54 AMTape start time00:16:55Tape end time00:21:14ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  [Unknown person(s)]Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon consults with an unidentified associate regarding the handling of sensitive intelligence reports from General Creighton Abrams. The President expresses frustration with the current reporting process and mandates that all future updates from Abrams be directed to him personally. To facilitate this oversight, the President instructs the associate to ensure that they are available for immediate consultation upon request.

Creighton AbramsIntelligence reportsWhite House proceduresMilitary communication
AudioNARA Description

On April 3, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:40 am and 8:54 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 700-001 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 700-1

Date: April 3, 1972
Time: Unknown between 8:40 am and 8:54 am
Location: Oval Office

The President talked with an unknown person.

     Phone call to the President
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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No, he finishes, I hate him.
Call me.
Well, the lad wouldn't let the three of us come over until he had talked to him.
So I haven't talked to him yet.
I've just got the written report.
I have sent over, I talked to Bob about it and he taught you the proof, I've sent over an order that from now on all reports, I've sent it over in your name saying you're going to see the reports from Abrams personally and you're going to be available to come over when requested.
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