Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 011-021
Date: Thursday, October 7, 1971 at 9:53 PM
Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Colson, Charles W.
Recording device: White House Telephone
Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/011-021

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[0:00] Mr. President, there are about 2,700 people there, and they're mixed.
[0:05] It's two-thirds in black tie.
[0:06] They're all service people.
[0:09] One-third in business suits.
[0:10] They've got about another half hour to play, although if you wanted to go... Only a half hour.
[0:14] Well, if you wanted to go, we could call them.
[0:16] I'm sure they'd keep playing.
[0:24] Well, what did you say about their black tie?
[0:26] No.
[0:27] The Navy had it all black tie and the other services were mixed.
[0:30] So the girl that we just talked to over there said that it was about, it was mixed.
[0:34] She would guess about two-thirds in uniform dress were black tie.
[0:40] I think you'll find they're mostly military people, so it wouldn't matter that much.
[0:42] I wouldn't think if you wanted to go that it would be objectionable at all to go in a business suit.
[0:51] Well, I'll tell you, you call them, tell them I'm coming, and they hold a seat for me in the presidential box.
[1:02] I'll do it right now and tell them to keep playing until you get there.
[1:03] No, no, I'll be there in about ten minutes.
[1:04] Yes, sir.
[1:04] Bye.
[1:04] Bye, Mr. President.