President Nixon met with veteran journalist Willard Edwards and his wife to congratulate them on their 50th wedding anniversary and present them with gifts. Following a brief photo session with White House photographer Ollie Atkins, the conversation turned toward the political climate surrounding the recent Vietnam peace settlement. Nixon expressed satisfaction with the terms of the agreement, noting that critics who previously demanded peace were now frustrated by the administration's successful conclusion of the conflict.
On January 24, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Ronald L. Ziegler, Willard Edwards, Mrs. Willard Edwards, and Oliver F. ("Ollie") Atkins met in the Oval Office of the White House from 6:13 pm to 6:15 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 841-013 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 841-13
Date: January 24, 1973
Time: Between 6:13 pm and 6:16 pm
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Conversation No. 841-13 (cont’d)
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Willard Edwards, Mrs. Willard Edwards and Ronald L. Ziegler; The
White House photographer was present at the beginning of the meeting.
Willard Edwards
The President's schedule
-Cabinet meeting
Congratulations on 50th wedding anniversary
Photographs
Presentation of gifts by President
Lyndon B. Johnson funeral
Vietnam settlement
-Terms
-Herbert L. Block
Edwards, et al. left at 6:16 pm.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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.