Conversation 842-005

TapeTape 842StartThursday, January 25, 1973 at 11:06 AMEndThursday, January 25, 1973 at 11:18 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President)Recording deviceOval Office

On January 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:06 am and 11:18 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 842-005 of the White House Tapes.

Conversation No. 842-5

Date: January 25, 1973
Time: Unknown between 11:06 am and 11:18 am
Location: Oval Office

The President dictated a letter to George R. Davis, Minister of the National Christian Church.

       Lyndon B. Johnson's funeral service
            -Choir

       Davis’s qualities
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                                                             Conversation No. 842-5 (cont’d)

       Vietnam settlement
            -Criticism

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The other one is to Dr. Davis, dear Dr. Davis.
The services that have entered the church today in memory of President Johnson.
I was particularly impressed by the Slender Choir and I would appreciate it if you would extend your mind.
spiritual advisor, a man who not only believed in him, but one who had such a deep sense of patriotism
now that we have achieved our goal of the settlement in Vietnam, which we believe can bring peace and honor.
Your creation is great.
And that doesn't fit very well.
Sincerity.