Conversation: 861-015
Prev: 861-014 Next: 861-016Start Date: 22-Feb-1973 12:23 PM
End Date: 22-Feb-1973 12:32 PM
Participants:
Nixon, Richard M. (President); Ehrlichman, John D.; Washington, Walter E.; Krogh, Egil ("Bud"), Jr.; Frazier, Frank; Bullock, William; Bullock, Portial; Thomas, Wilhelmina; Bullock, Joseph; Bullock, Joseph (Mrs.); White House photographer;Recording Device: Oval Office
NARA Description:
On February 22, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, John D. Ehrlichman, Walter E. Washington, Egil ("Bud") Krogh, Jr., Frank Frazier, William Bullock, Portial Bullock, Wilhelmina Thomas, Joseph Bullock, Mrs. Joseph Bullock, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:23 pm to 12:32 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 861-015 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding Aid:
Conversation No. 861-15
Date: February 22, 1973
Time: 12:23 pm - 12:32 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Walter E. Washington, Mrs. Walter E. [Bennetta (Bullock)] Washington,
Egil Krogh, Jr., John D. Ehrlichman, William Bullock, Portial Bullock, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph
Bullock, Frances Frazier and Wilhelmina Thomas; members of the press, the White House
photographer and Stephen B. Bull were present at the beginning of the meeting.
Photo session
-Lineup for photo
[General conversation]
Introduction of President
Bible
Swearing-in ceremony
-Administration of oath
The President's remarks
-George Washington's birthday
-Mayor's term in office
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Conversation No. 861-15 (cont’d)
-Washington, DC
-Pride of inhabitants
-Safety
-Beauty
-Leadership of mayor
-Bicentennial celebration
Walter Washington
-Past service
-Consideration for Federal positions
-Heads of state
-Mrs. Washington
-Importance of present position
Washington's remarks
-The President's help for the city
-Washington's third term
Washington Redskins
-Superbowl
Photo session
-Judge
Appreciation
-Judge
-Walter Washington
Presentation of gifts
-Tie bar
Washington, et al., left at 12:32 pm.
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