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] -15- 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 -16- 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 -17- 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 -18- NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM Tape Subject Log (rev. September-2011) Conversation No. 897-14 (cont’d) ***************************************************************** [Begin segment reviewed under deed of gift] 1972 election -Support for President -Alabama, Mississippi [End segment reviewed under deed of gift] ***************************************************************** 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.