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Conversation 774-019

TapeTape 774StartMonday, September 11, 1972 at 12:25 PMEndMonday, September 11, 1972 at 12:29 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Sanson, Joseph N.;  Rhatican, William F.;  Bull, Stephen B.;  White House photographerRecording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon met with AMVETS representatives Joseph N. Sanson and William F. Rhatican to discuss his administration's policies regarding the Vietnam War, national defense, and amnesty. The dialogue emphasized the President's alignment with veterans' groups and labor leaders against the positions held by George McGovern and figures like Jane Fonda. The meeting concluded with a gift presentation and a brief discussion regarding potential future appearances by the President at veterans' events.

AMVETSVietnam WarNixon administrationAmnestyGeorge McGovernVeterans affairs
AudioNARA Description

On September 11, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Joseph N. Sanson, William F. Rhatican, Stephen B. Bull, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:25 pm to 12:29 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 774-019 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 774-19

Date: September 11, 1972
Time: 12:25 pm - 12:29 pm
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Joseph N. Sanson and William F. Rhatican.

[Stephen B. Bull and the White House photographer were present at the beginning of the
meeting.]

        American Veterans of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam [AMVETS]
           -The President's support
           -Background

        Presentation to the President

        Sanson
            -Background

        Baseball
            -Detroit Tigers
                 -Mickey Lolich's previous meeting with the President
            -Boston Red Sox

                                          (rev. Oct-06)

         The President's policies
             -AMVETS support
                  -Vietnam, defense, amnesty
                  -Jane Fonda, W. Ramsey Clark
             -George S. McGovern
             -Vietnam
             -Business people
             -Supporters
                  -Veterans, Labor

         Presentation of gifts by the President

         AMVETS
            -The President's possible attendance at dinner, convention
                -Veterans of Foreign Wars [VFW]

Sanson et al. left at 12:29 pm.
Transcript (AI-Generated)

This transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.

How are you?
Good to see you.
Congratulations.
Well, we always want to receive
I had a problem this year, but I mentioned it was him.
I had to talk to him.
I said, all right, let's go here.
Oh, listen, that's what I meant.
Vietnam administered all the way, and that's all that really happened.
Oh, absolutely.
Yeah.
sequence on the other side as we have to get in.
Always the veterans, and frankly labor leaders, want to come in and stand firm.
You know?
And that's what I appreciate.
So we're very pleased with your position.
I think the exit of the reservation is in the image.
Well, now you've got a little present, too, from the hostesses today.
Not much of it.
That's the presidential seat.
I'm going to compliment you a little.
You always have.
Great.
Thank you very much.
Oh, that's so good.
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