President Nixon met with Brig. Gen. James D. Hughes to briefly discuss minor housekeeping matters regarding facilities at Camp David. The conversation focused on the removal of carpeting from a porch area to address concerns raised by the First Lady. No major policy decisions were made during this brief administrative check-in.
On September 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and James D. ("Don") Hughes met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 12:16 pm to 12:17 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 275-002 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 275-002
Date: September 7, 1971
Time: 12:16 pm - 12:17 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
The President talked with Brig. Gen. James D. ("Don") Hughes.
Camp David
-Housekeeping situation
-Carpet removal
-PorchThis transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.