President Nixon and his close associate Bebe Rebozo discuss the recent assassination attempt on Alabama Governor George Wallace, focusing on the assailant’s political background and the public reaction. Nixon notes that he has ordered Secret Service protection for Senator Ted Kennedy and offered the presidential suite for Wallace's potential recuperation. The conversation reflects Nixon’s desire to project a sense of presidential concern and bipartisanship in the wake of the violent incident.
On May 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles G. ("Bebe") Rebozo met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:57 am and 9:59 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 725-017 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 725-17
Date: May 16, 1972
Time: Between 9:57 am and 9:59 am
Location: Oval Office
The President talked with Charles G. ("Bebe") Rebozo.
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