President Nixon and legal counsel J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. held a brief meeting to verify the status of undisclosed materials or records. Buzhardt confirmed that the requested items had been secured and reviewed, though he noted that the effort yielded unsuccessful or unproductive results. This exchange served as a status update regarding the handling of sensitive documentation amidst the unfolding Watergate investigation.
On May 16, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:25 am to 10:27 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 919-014 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 919-14 Date: May 16, 1973 Time: 10:25 am - 10:27 am Location: Oval Office The President talked with J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. [See Conversation No. 46-77]
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