President Nixon and John Dean briefly conferred regarding the status of a potential public statement. The exchange focused on whether Dean had prepared a draft or if the two needed to coordinate the planning of a joint release. No specific decisions were reached during this short preliminary discussion, which functioned as a prompt to align their messaging strategy.
On March 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and John W. Dean, III met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:46 am to 10:47 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 884-006 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 884-6 Date: March 20, 1973 Time: 10:46 am - 10:47 am Location: Oval Office The President talked with John W. Dean, III. [See Conversation No. 37-164]
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