Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 921 › Conversation 921-007

Nixon with unidentified visitors in the Oval Office on Briefing preparation

Thursday, May 17, 1973 · 10:05 AM–10:31 AM ET · Oval Office · 20 sec

ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); [Unknown person(s)]Conversation921-007 on Tape 921StartThursday, May 17, 1973 at 10:05 AMEndThursday, May 17, 1973 at 10:31 AMRecording deviceOval OfficeSourceNixon Library record for 921-007 ↗

AI Summary

President Nixon consults with an unidentified associate regarding the logistics of an upcoming briefing or meeting involving a specific group. The participants discuss the need to review talking points and strategies after the associate completes administrative tasks, specifically mentioning a prior consultation with an individual named Charles. The exchange focuses on ensuring coordination and availability for the President's scheduled interactions with his staff.

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When you finish your signature reading and so forth, I'd like to meet with the group to sort of run over your lines.

I think that'd be a good idea.

But I just want you to know I'm available to them.

I've been talking to Charles at home, so I'm free anytime you are.

Okay.

Bye.

NARA Description

On May 17, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:05 am and 10:31 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 921-007 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 921-7

Date: May 17, 1973
Time: Unknown between 10:05 am and 10:31 am
Location: Oval Office

The President talked with an unknown person.

       President’s schedule
              -Ronald L. Ziegler
                      -Briefing
                      -Meeting with President
              -George P. Shultz

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Cite this conversation

Conversation 921-007, May 17, 1973. White House Tapes, Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, National Archives. Audio and AI transcript via Easy Nixon, https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/921-007 (accessed October 12, 2026).