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Conversation 859-016

TapeTape 859StartWednesday, February 21, 1973 at 10:16 AMEndWednesday, February 21, 1973 at 10:17 AMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Dent, Harry S.Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon met briefly with White House aide Harry S. Dent to coordinate an informal briefing regarding developments in South Carolina. The conversation served primarily as a scheduling touchpoint to ensure Dent could provide a report and photograph after attending to other business. No major policy decisions were reached during this short interaction.

South CarolinaPolitical reportingSchedulingWhite House administration
AudioNARA Description

On February 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Harry S. Dent met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:16 am to 10:17 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 859-016 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 859-16

Date: February 21, 1973
Time: Between 10:16 am and 10:17 am
Location: Oval Office

The President talked with Harry S. Dent.

[See Conversation No. 43-144]
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Oh, you went in town here, aren't you?
Oh, I think that, well, I'll tell you, they were gonna have you come in a little later once you drop over now at the office once you get a picture and get a little report from South Carolina.
Okay, fine.
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