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Conversation: 861-015

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Start 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

861-015.mp3

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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                    NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM

                                        Tape Subject Log
                                          (rev. Nov.-09)
                                                           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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                   NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM

                                        Tape Subject Log
                                          (rev. Nov.-09)