President Nixon met with White House staffer Harriet Elam and her family, accompanied by Dwight L. Chapin and David N. Parker, to express his appreciation for her government service. The session served as a formal acknowledgment of Elam's work and included the presentation of commemorative gifts. A White House photographer was present to document the meeting, which focused on recognizing Elam’s career contributions.
On February 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Harriet Elam, Harriet Elam, Harry Elam, Clarence Elam, Dwight L. Chapin, David N. Parker, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:44 pm and 1:02 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 452-009 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 452-009 Date: February 19, 1971 Time: Unknown between 12:44 pm and 1:02 pm Location: Oval Office The President met with Harriet Elam, Mrs. Robert H. Elam, Harry Elam, Clarence Elam, Dwight L. Chapin, and David N. Parker; the White House photographer was present during the meeting Harriet Elam’s service on White House staff -The President’s appreciation -Career advancement -Presentation of gifts by the President -Government service -Appreciation Harriet Elam, et al. left at an unknown time before 1:02 pm
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