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

AI Summary

President Nixon dictated a letter to Dr. George R. Davis, minister of the National Christian Church, to express his appreciation for the funeral services held for former President Lyndon B. Johnson. He specifically commended the choir’s performance and praised Davis for his qualities as a spiritual advisor and patriot. Nixon also incorporated a reflection on the recent Vietnam peace settlement, aiming to frame the agreement as a significant achievement for peace and honor.

Lyndon B. Johnsonfuneral serviceGeorge R. DavisVietnam settlementpresidential correspondence

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NARA Description

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.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

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
                                            -3-

                   NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM

                                      (rev. Feb-09)

                                                             Conversation No. 842-5 (cont’d)

       Vietnam settlement
            -Criticism

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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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.

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