Conversation: 897-014
Prev: 897-013 Next: 897-015Start Date: 16-Apr-1973 12:40 PM
End Date: 16-Apr-1973 12:54 PM
Participants:
Nixon, Richard M. (President); Hickman, Roy D.; Howard, W. Richard; White House photographer;Recording Device: Oval Office
NARA Description:
On April 16, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Roy D. Hickman, W. Richard Howard, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:40 pm to 12:54 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 897-014 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding Aid:
Conversation No. 897-14
Date: April 16, 1973
Time: 12:40 pm - 12:54 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Roy D. Hickman and W. Richard Howard. The White House
photographer was present at the beginning of the meeting.
Hickman’s recent travels
-South America, India
Arrangements for photograph
-Flags
-Plaque
Presentation of Paul Harris Fellow Award
Dr. Herbert Harris
-Whittier, California
-Rotary International member
-Instructor at Rotary events
-Lake Placid
President’s trips to The People’s Republic of China [PRC] and the Union of Soviet
Socialist Republics [USSR]
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NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
Tape Subject Log
(rev. September-2011)
Conversation No. 897-14 (cont’d)
-Effects around the world
-Hickman’s recent travels
-Cyprus, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Philippines,
Taiwan, Korea, Japan
Hickman’s conversation with Indira Gandhi
-Value of Rotary
-World peace
-Local work
-Growth
-India
-Hickman’s theme for Rotary
-Local interests
-Criticisms of others
US image in mind
-Hickman’s observations
-President’s trips
-Effect on world
-Braggadocio
-Texas
-Hickman’s leadership style
-Political style
-Letters of appreciation from officials
-Language, preparation
Hickman’s recent travels
-South America
-Chile, Argentina, Brazil
-Hickman’s conversation with Salvador Allende Gossus
-Brazil
-Emilio Marrastazu Medici
-Rotary’s image [?]
-Puerto Allegre
-Rotary’s anniversary
-Argentina
-Rotary’s feelings toward Juan Domingo Peron
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NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
Tape Subject Log
(rev. September-2011)
Conversation No. 897-14 (cont’d)
-Lack of fear
-Chile
-Opinion of US
-Hopefulness
-Negative signs
-Asia
-Pakistan
-Restrictions on Rotary Clubs in East Pakistan
-Bangladesh
-Reorganization into Calcutta, India district
-US image in world
-Effect of President’s trip to PRC and USSR
Vietnam
-Peace agreement
-North Vietnamese adherence
-Cambodia, Laos
-US involvement
-Return of prisoners of war [POWs]
-Rotary clubs in South Vietnam
-Rotary clubs in satellite countries
-Czechoslovakia, Poland
-Rotary clubs in Saigon
-New clubs
Value of Rotary
-President’s speech at anniversary
-American values
-Community action
-Volunteerism
-Positive actions
-Impact on towns, communities
-Kiwanis International
-Communist nations
-Rotary’s lack of presence
-Popular desire
-Government opposition to Rotary
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NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
Tape Subject Log
(rev. September-2011)
Conversation No. 897-14 (cont’d)
Future of Rotary
-Public service
-Leprosy
Poverty
-US compared with rest of the world
-US citizens receiving welfare assistance
-Latin America, India
-Per capita incomes
-Europe, Japan
-Gratefulness
POWs
-President’s pride
-Heroes
-Humility
-Bangladeshi’s children
-Vaccinations
-Nepalese club
-Kathmandu
-Clinic
Winton M. (“Red”) Blount
-Postmaster General
-Alabama election
-Impact of George C. Wallace
-John J. Sparkman
-Bankers’ support in last election
-William Proxmire
-Wisconsin
-President’s understanding of bankers’ opposition
-Supporter of President
-Hickman and Sparkman’s college fraternity
-James B. Allen
-Alabama, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma
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NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
Tape Subject Log
(rev. September-2011)
Conversation No. 897-14 (cont’d)
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[Begin segment reviewed under deed of gift]
1972 election
-Support for President
-Alabama, Mississippi
[End segment reviewed under deed of gift]
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Presentation of gifts
-Presidential cufflinks
Rotary’s contribution to world peace
Hickman’s schedule
-Trip to Australia, New Zealand, Tanzania, Africa
Value of Rotary
-Bridging political and national boundaries
Hickman and Cavanaugh left at 12:57 pm.