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Conversation 943-004

TapeTape 943StartMonday, June 18, 1973 at 10:27 AMEndMonday, June 18, 1973 at 10:35 AMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  [Unknown person(s)]Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon consulted with an unidentified staff member regarding the logistics of Soviet General Secretary Leonid I. Brezhnev’s upcoming visit. The discussion centered on an unexpected delay caused by inclement weather affecting helicopter transportation. The President sought confirmation on the revised timeline and inquired about the presence of Major John V. Brennan to ensure the itinerary remained coordinated.

Leonid BrezhnevDiplomatic protocolWeather delaysWhite House logisticsJohn V. Brennan
AudioNARA Description

On June 18, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:27 am and 10:35 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 943-004 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 943-4

Date: June 18, 1973
Time: Unknown between 10:27 am and 10:35 am
Location: Oval Office

The President met with an unknown man.

     Leonid I. Brezhnev visit
          -Schedule
                 -Helicopter delay
                       -Weather
                 -Maj. John V. (“Jack”) Brennan

The unknown man left at an unknown time before 10:35 am.
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Are they ready now?
No, it'll be about another eight, ten minutes.
Well, the helicopter was delayed because of the weather coming in.
You say eight to ten minutes?
Yes.
Yes.
Well, maybe Brennan is out here.
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