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On December 28, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 12:39 pm and 2:20 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 380-014 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: The President dictated a memorandum to Raymond K. Price, Jr. 1973 Inauguration - Inaugural speech - Material prepared by staff - The President's reading The President replayed a portion of the recording. The President's resumed dictation. 1973 Inauguration - Inaugural speech - Length - Duration - Vietnam War - Negotiations - Compared to present level of military activity - Instructions for Price - Reading of materials prepared by staff - Themes - First draft - Length - Timing - The President's schedule - International developments. Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President).