President Nixon hosted Reverend Carl W. Haley and his wife for a brief, informal social call in the Oval Office. Joined by White House staff and a photographer, the participants engaged in nostalgic conversation regarding the Reverend's birthplace in Lynchburg, Virginia, and shared personal recollections. The meeting concluded with the President presenting gifts to the Haleys and offering well wishes.
On February 22, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Carl W. Haley, Mrs. Carl W. Haley, Rose Mary Woods, David N. Parker, Raymond K. Price, Jr., and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:50 pm to 12:56 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 455-011 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 455-11
Date: February 22, 1971
Time: 12:50 pm - 12:56 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Reverend and Mrs. Carl W. Haley, Rose Mary Woods, David N. Parker,
and Raymond K. Price, Jr.; the White House photographer was present at the beginning of the
meeting
Reverend Haley’s birthplace
-Lynchburg, Virginia
Recollections
-Prices
Photographs
Presentation of gifts by the President
Unknown individuals
Haley, et al. left at 12:56 pmThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.