President Nixon met with John B. Connally to discuss the favorable public reception following the President’s recent televised address regarding the Watergate scandal. The exchange served as a brief morale-boosting session, with Nixon commending Connally for his loyalty and steadfast support during a period of intense political pressure. No substantive policy decisions were made, as the interaction focused primarily on personal rapport and mutual encouragement.
On May 2, 1973, John B. Connally and President Richard M. Nixon met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:53 am to 9:54 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 909-008 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 909-8 Date: May 2, 1973 Time: 9:53 am-9:54 am Location: Oval Office John B. Connally talked with the President. [See Conversation No. 45-131]
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