Conversation 670-012

TapeTape 670StartMonday, February 14, 1972 at 12:58 PMEndMonday, February 14, 1972 at 1:02 PMTape start time02:17:13Tape end time02:22:46ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Woods, Rose Mary; [Unknown person(s)]Recording deviceOval Office

AI Summary

President Nixon and Rose Mary Woods discussed preparations for the upcoming trip to the People's Republic of China, specifically focusing on wardrobe choices and official gifts. The President expressed a clear preference against wearing hats during the visit, despite inquiries from Secretary of State William P. Rogers. Additionally, the group reviewed logistics regarding portrait signatures and the distribution of watches as diplomatic gifts.

People's Republic of ChinaWilliam P. RogersPresidential WardrobeDiplomatic GiftsWhite House Logistics

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NARA Description

On February 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Rose Mary Woods, and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:58 pm to 1:02 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 670-012 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 670-12

Date: February 14, 1972
Time: 12:58 pm - 1:02 pm
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Rose Mary Woods and an unknown person.

     Woods
         -Talk with Richard Rogers

     Refreshments
          -Served at White House dinner

The unknown person left at an unknown time before 1:02 pm.

     Portraits
           -Signatures
             -Selection by the President
                  -Older ones compared to newer ones
                  -Possible choices
             -Orders
                  -Staff

     Gifts                                                   Conv. No. 670-23/671-1 (cont.)
             -Watches

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[Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 08/19/2022.
Segment cleared for release.]
[Personal Returnable]
[670-012-w001]
[Duration: 1m 9s]

     The President’s clothing
          -People’s Republic of China [PRC] trip
               -William P. Rogers [?]
                      -Hat
               -Coat
               -Hat
                      -The President’s opinion

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Woods left at 1:02 pm.

Transcript (AI-Generated)

This transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.

Well, I just want to ask you, if you'll hear me.

I don't want you to mind.

If you want to, please do come.

We're over there.

That's what I understand.

Goddamn, that isn't the one I tested once at all.

I told you it is.

That's all that I want to ask.

That is one of the most recent.

I don't get a sense, but I don't know.

Because I have to know.

We don't have that.

Oh, I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I,

I'll find out when we come.

Did the fellows find their watches?

They were just... Did you do the ring?

I'm not sure they did though.

Oh, yeah.

I'll check the stuff.

Bill Rogers did ask me one question.

You're not going to take a hat other than the one for the wall?

Or is it a flat hat?

I will probably take another top coat.

Well, you're going to go out there

That's the only thing you need to have.

I'm not going to go running around China with my little silly hat on my head.

Because I don't need it, you know, and I don't like hats.

So I'm just going to go with it.

Okay, well, that's what he thought.

But he's probably sure he did what he had to do.

I hope so.

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