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Conversation 004-060

TapeTape 4StartMonday, June 7, 1971 at 2:57 PMEndMonday, June 7, 1971 at 3:02 PMTape start time02:35:01Tape end time02:39:22ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Woods, Rose MaryRecording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, discuss the logistical challenges of scheduling tailoring appointments and addressing quality concerns regarding the work of Benjamin Freeman. The conversation focuses on coordinating future clothing needs for the President, including specific requests for lightweight suits, tuxedos, and outerwear to be prepared for upcoming television appearances and public events. Nixon tasks Woods with consulting production experts William H. Carruthers and Paul W. Keyes regarding wardrobe aesthetics to ensure optimal presentation on camera.

Wardrobe managementRose Mary WoodsPresidential schedulingBenjamin FreemanTelevision productionPersonal affairs
AudioNARA Description

On June 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods talked on the telephone from 2:57 pm to 3:02 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 004-060 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 4-60

Date: June 7, 1971
Time: 2:57 pm - 3:02 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with Rose Mary Woods.

[See Conversation No. 255-18]

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[Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 03/13/2019.
Segment cleared for release.]
[Personal Returnable]
[004-060-w001]
[Duration: 4m 25s]

       President’s previous conversation with Rose Mary Woods
              -Suits
                      -“Duke” Rose
                             -Difficulties
                                      -Tailoring and measurement
                                      -Loyalty of President to Benjamin Freeman
                                      -Benjamin Freeman’s health
                                      -Quality of Benjamin Freeman’s work
                      -President's schedule

                            -Fall and winter of 1971
                            -Summer of 1972
                            -Appointment with tailor for June 9, 1971
                                    -Clothing requirements for President
                                            -Medium to lightweight
                                    -Tuxedos
                                    -Topcoats
                                    -Sport coats
                     -Clothing for President’s television appearances
                            -Colors
                                    -President’s request for opinion of William H. Carruthers
                                    -President’s request for opinion of Paul W. Keyes
                            -William H. Carruthers
                                    -Special suits for President
                                    -Request for name of Anthony T. (“Tony”) Rossi
                                    -Potential appearance June 9, 1971

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Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Yeah.
Miss Harris?
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