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Conversation 717-007

TapeTape 717StartTuesday, May 2, 1972 at 11:10 AMEndTuesday, May 2, 1972 at 11:11 AMTape start time00:16:39Tape end time00:20:49ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Ziegler, Ronald L.Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler held a brief meeting to coordinate the official public response following the death of FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover. The two reviewed the administration's messaging and finalized the President's planned public statement regarding Hoover's passing. This discussion ensured that the White House's public stance was prepared immediately following the news of the Director's death.

J. Edgar HooverPublic relationsPress statementDeath of FBI DirectorWhite House messaging
AudioNARA Description

On May 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:10 am to 11:11 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 717-007 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 717-7

Date: May 2, 1972
Time: 11:10-11:11 am
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Ronald L. Ziegler.

     J. Edgar Hoover
          -President's statement
                -Public appearance

The President and Ziegler left at 11:11 am.
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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All set?
Yes, sir.
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