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Conversation 555-016

TapeTape 555StartThursday, August 5, 1971 at 8:50 PMEndThursday, August 5, 1971 at 9:43 PMTape start time04:52:31Tape end time04:59:16ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Woods, Rose Mary;  Brown, JimRecording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon met with Rose Mary Woods and Jim Brown to dictate personal correspondence following recent public appearances. He directed Woods to draft an encouraging letter and send an autographed portrait to a young boy who presented him with a drawing during an Iowa dam dedication. Additionally, Nixon dictated a congratulatory note to football legend Jim Brown, commending his recent induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and his dedication to his community.

Presidential CorrespondenceJim BrownHall of FameIowa Dam DedicationPublic Relations
AudioNARA Description

On August 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Rose Mary Woods, and Jim Brown met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:50 pm and 9:43 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 555-016 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 555-16

Date: August 5, 1971
Time: Unknown between 8:50 pm and 9:43 pm
Location: Oval Office

The President dictated a memorandum to Rose Mary Woods.

     Drawing from unknown boy ["Tim"]
         -Iowa Dam dedication
         -Dictation of letter
               -Appreciation
                    -Talents
               -Autographed portrait

The President dictated a letter to Jim Brown at an unknown time between 8:50 pm and 9:43 pm.

     Induction into Hall of Fame
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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which is attached, was made by an eight, ten-year-old boy who handed it to me when I walked down the fence after speaking at the Isle of Dan dedication.
I would like to send him a letter and an autographed picture.
The letter will read, Dear Tim.
This is the Tim.
You will note that his father is dressed in his dresses on the opposite side.
I want you to know how much I appreciated your hands in the drawing that you made while I was speaking at the late dedication in Iowa last Saturday, period.
You obviously have a great talent.
And I...
I would expect that you may well become either one of our foremost artists or cartoonists in the years ahead.
I'll close it in an autographed color.
Photographed.
One day I'm gonna visit you in the middle of the vacation.
Sure.
And then I'll call you back then.
I would like to send a picture.
This is a Jim Brown football player.
Here, Jim.
On Saturday afternoon, after returning from the Hall of Fame ceremony, I had a chance to catch the... that you made at the Hall of Fame when you were inducted.
Well, perfect.
I particularly, uh, I think millions of Americans will appreciate the fact that you've... ...remembered your... ...Francisco... ...Manhattan... ...it's a tributary to them.
After you've reached the pinnacle of both sports...
Passport for the Narcissist 7.
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