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Conversation 340-006

TapeTape 340StartTuesday, May 16, 1972 at 1:22 PMEndTuesday, May 16, 1972 at 3:03 PMTape start time00:09:37Tape end time00:12:24ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  [Unknown person(s)]Recording deviceOld Executive Office Building
AI Summary

President Nixon met with an unknown staff member to establish specific communication protocols regarding his office buzzers. He instructed the individual to ensure that when the buzzer sounds, staff should enter the office under the guise of delivering coffee or other items to maintain discretion. This conversation focused on managing the President's personal security and administrative workflow within the Executive Office Building.

White House administrationPresidential protocoloffice managementsecurity procedures
AudioNARA Description

On May 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:22 pm and 3:03 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 340-006 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 340-6

Date: May 16, 1972
Time: Unknown between 1:22 pm and 3:03 pm
Location: Executive Office Building

The President met with an unknown man.

     The President’s schedule
          -Time

Unknown man left at an unknown time before 3:03 pm.

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Transcript (AI-Generated)

This 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

I was going to say, when I get that buzz right here, when that buzz once, I'd like to have you come in and bring some coffee or something, whoever's out there.
When that buzz is quiet, have the secretary come in.
Yes, sir.
Whoever it is, whoever's out there.
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