Conversation: 484-008
Prev:  484-007 Next: 484-009Start Date: 21-Apr-1971 12:30 PM
End Date: 21-Apr-1971 12:34 PM
Participants:
Moore, Richard A.; Hannan, James M.; Morris, Thomas E.; Marshall, J. Paull; Bell, George T.; White House photographer; Recording Device: Oval Office
Full Tape Conversation Start Time: 03:27:39
Full Tape Conversation End Time: 03:32:25
NARA Description:
On April 21, 1971, Richard A. Moore, James M. Hannan, Thomas E. Morris, J. Paull Marshall, George T. Bell, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:30 pm to 12:34 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 484-008 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding Aid:
Conversation No. 484-8 Date: April 21, 1971 Time: 12:30 pm - 12:34 pm Conv. No. 484-7 (cont.) Location: Oval Office The President met with Richard A. Moore, James M. Hannan, Thomas E. Morris, J. Paull Marshall, C. Robert Clark, and George T. Bell; the White House photographer was present at the beginning of the meeting. Introductions Navy League of the US Photo session Navy League -Presentation of honorary membership to the President -Support of national defense Importance of strong Navy -Danger of unilateral disarmament Presentation of statue of Admiral David G. Farragut -Spain -Majorca [site of memorial to Farragut built by Madrid Navy League] -Madrid Council -Model of statue -Farragut’s father -Ciudadela, Minorca -Origin of Farragut’s family -Farragut’s birthplace -Madrid Council -Farragut quotation, “Damn the torpedoes...” Presentation of gifts by the President -Seal -Presidential cufflinks 39 NIXON PRESIDENTIAL MATERIALS STAFF Tape Subject Log (rev. 9/08) The President's appreciation for support -Bill [Surname unknown] -Alan Brown Washington Redskins -George E. Allen Conv. No. 484-8 (cont.) The President's schedule -Massachusetts Moore, Hannan, Morris, Marshal, Clark, and Bell left at 12:34 pm