President Nixon met with his military aide, Major General James D. Hughes, to coordinate logistics regarding the use of the presidential yacht, the Sequoia. Nixon explicitly directed that the vessel be made available to a specific unnamed individual, emphasizing that this person should receive preferential treatment over others. The conversation served to formalize scheduling arrangements and ensure the guest felt prioritized.
On June 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and James D. ("Don") Hughes met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 2:46 pm to 2:47 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 255-015 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 255-15 Date: June 7, 1971 Time: 2:46 pm - 2:47 pm Location: Executive Office Building The President talked with Major General James D. (“Don”) Hughes [See Conversation No. 4-56]
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