President Nixon and John B. Connally held a brief, informal meeting in the Oval Office to discuss personal items and current events. The conversation primarily centered on a watch featuring the presidential seal and brief remarks concerning the 1972 election. No substantive policy decisions were made during this exchange.
On September 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John B. Connally met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:40 am to 10:42 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 778-011 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 778-11
Date: September 15, 1972
Time: 10:40 am -10:42 am
Location: Oval Office
The President talked with John B. Connally.
Greetings
Watch
-Presidential seal
-1972 election
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