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Conversation 781-018

TapeTape 781StartMonday, September 18, 1972 at 12:51 PMEndMonday, September 18, 1972 at 12:51 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  White House operatorRecording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon instructed the White House operator to connect him with the husband of the Thai military attaché, whose wife had recently been assaulted in Washington, D.C. The President sought to personally reach out regarding the incident, demonstrating concern for the diplomatic implication of the crime. During the request, he also sought to consult with aide H.R. Haldeman regarding the matter.

Thai military attachéDiplomatic relationsAssaultWhite House operationsH.R. Haldeman
AudioNARA Description

On September 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at 12:51 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 781-018 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 781-18

Date: September 18, 1972
Time: 12:51 pm
Location: Oval Office

The President talked with the White House operator.

             Request for a call to the Thai air attache [Capt. Surayute Nivasabute]
                -[Mrs. Nivasabute]
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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

I'm going to take a call from the husband of the Thai military attache's wife, who was assaulted on the streets here a couple days ago.
I think Mr. Holderman.
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