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Conversation 717-008

TapeTape 717StartTuesday, May 2, 1972 at 11:16 AMEndTuesday, May 2, 1972 at 11:17 AMTape start time00:20:49Tape end time00:22:55ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Johnson, Lyndon B.Recording deviceOval Office
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On May 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Lyndon B. Johnson met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:16 am to 11:17 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 717-008 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 717-8

Date: May 2, 1972
Time: 11:16-11:17 am
Location: Oval Office

The President talked with Lyndon B. Johnson.

[See Conversation No. 23-109]
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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I tried to reach you before, but you were out in some place, right?
Well, one thing about it, you know, they were accurate, and a lot of people were trying to get me to fire them, and I told them earlier this year, I said, look, I said, this is no time to change directors because we have a hell of a fight in the Senate, and a political fight, and so at least the outfit is detractors.
I hope...
Oh, I know that.
Yeah.
Bye.
Bye.
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